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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