The combining form contract/o- means ________

A) "bending"
B) "building"
C) "construction"
D) "pull together"


D
Explanation: A) Flex/o- means "bending."
B) There are no medical word parts that mean building.
C) There are no medical word parts that mean construction.
D) Correct!

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