The combining form alg/o- means ________
A) "axon"
B) "nerve"
C) "pain"
D) "sensation"
C
Explanation: A) Alg/o- does not mean axon.
B) Nerv/o- and neur/o- mean "nerve."
C) Correct!
D) Esthes/o-, esthet/o-, and sens/o- mean "sensation."
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