Which combining form means "chest"?

a. angi/o
b. steth/o
c. phleb/o
d. sphygm/o


b
Explanation:
a. angi/o: means "vessel"
b. steth/o: correct
c. phleb/o: means "vein"
d. sphygm/o: means "pulse"

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