a combining form with the meanings âheight,â âtip end,â âextremities of the body,â used in the formation of compound words: acrophobia. Also, especially before a vowel, acr-. Origin of acro-. < Greek, combining form of Ã¡kros topmost, highest; akin to Latin Äcer sharp.
â¢ CANTUS FIRMUS (noun) The noun CANTUS FIRMUS has 1 sense: 1. a melody used as the basis for a polyphonic composition. Familiarity information: CANTUS FIRMUS used as a noun is very rare. Dictionary entry details.
What is Firmagon? Firmagon (degarelix) is a man-made form of a protein that reduces the amount of certain hormones in the body, including testosterone. Firmagon is used to treat prostate cancer. It works by decreasing the amount of testosterone in the body, which the tumor needs to grow. Firmagon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.