Asked by gurpreet walia on Jul 25, 2024
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If pyr/o means fire,what is the actual definition of pyromania?
A) person starting fires
B) firebug
C) madness for fire
D) lover of fires
Pyromania
A psychiatric disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to deliberately start fires.
Pyr/o
This refers to fire or fever; often used in medical terms to describe conditions related to heat or burning sensations.
- Acquire knowledge on the significance and implementation of medical prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.
- Pinpoint language related to perceptual experiences, medical states, and disorders.
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AZ
Angie ZakariyaJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pyromania is defined as a mental disorder characterized by a compulsion to set fires, and an unnatural fascination with fire. The root "pyr/o" does mean fire, but the actual definition of pyromania is related to behavior and mental illness, not just a love or fascination for fire. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the significance and implementation of medical prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.
- Pinpoint language related to perceptual experiences, medical states, and disorders.