The combining form tonsill/o- means ________
A) "adenoid"
B) "throat"
C) "tonsil"
D) "uvula"
C
Explanation: A) Adenoid/o- means "structure resembling a gland."
B) Pharyng/o- means "pharynx; throat."
C) Correct!
D) There are no medical word parts that mean uvula.
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Fill in the blank with the right word.
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