In the term presbycusis, the suffix -cusis means:

A) voice box.
B) hearing.
C) sound.
D) noise.


B
Explanation: A) The combining form laryng/o means voice box.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -cusis means hearing.
D) The suffix -cusis means hearing.

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