The combining form stomat/o- means ________

A) "mouth"
B) "opening"
C) "stoma"
D) "navel; umbilicus"


A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) Stomat/o- does not mean "opening."
C) There are no word parts that mean "stoma."
D) Stomat/o- does not mean "navel; umbilicus."

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