Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root pyel/o?
A. It can also apply to the skeletal pelvis (a bone).
B. In a urology context, it refers to the holding area for waste within the kidneys.
C. It is a large holding bag for urine.
D. It is a root that means pelvis.
E. It is used most commonly for the renal pelvis.
Answer: C
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