In the term neuroblastoma, the suffix -blast means:
A) formation.
B) immature cell.
C) produce.
D) pertaining to.
B
Explanation: A) The suffix -genesis means formation.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -genesis means produce.
D) Many suffixes mean pertaining to, such as -ic and -ary.
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