Which combining form means cartilage?

A) osse/o-
B) chondr/o-
C) myel/o-
D) arthr/o-


B
Explanation: A) Osse/o- means "bone," not cartilage.
B) Correct!
C) Myel/o- means "spinal cord, bone marrow, or myelin."
D) Arthr/o- means "joint," not cartilage.

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