Asked by
Elliott Boman
on Oct 14, 2024Verified
The prefix homeo- in the term homeostasis means:
A) above.
B) below.
C) constant.
D) different.
Homeo-
A prefix in biology and medicine indicating similarity, sameness, or constancy.
Homeostasis
The ability of a living organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment.
Constant
A value that remains unchanged or is fixed in a given context, often used in mathematical and scientific equations.
- Comprehend the utilization of prefixes within medical nomenclature.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the utilization of prefixes within medical nomenclature.