The combining form peritone/o- means ________

A) "around"
B) "abdomen"
C) "membrane"
D) "peritoneum"


D
Explanation: A) Peritone/o- does not mean "around."
B) Lapar/o- and abdomin/o- mean "abdomen."
C) Peritone/o- does not mean "membrane."
D) Correct!

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