In the medical word ambulatory, the combining form means ________

A) "emergency transportation"
B) "operative procedure"
C) "clinic"
D) "walking"


D
Explanation: A) Do not confuse the combining form ambulat/o- with ambulance.
B) The combining form surg/o- means "operative procedure."
C) The combining form ambulat/o- does not mean "clinic."
D) Correct!

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