The combining form systol/o- means ________
A) "contracting"
B) "dilating"
C) "thinning"
D) "widening"
A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) Diastol/o- means "dilating."
C) There are no medical word parts that mean "thinning."
D) Dilat/o- means "dilate; widen."
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