The definition of the combining form found in the medical word defecation means ________

A) "bowel movement"
B) "elimination"
C) "feces; stool"
D) "waste"


C
Explanation: A) Fec/o- does not mean "bowel movement."
B) Fec/o- does not mean "elimination."
C) Correct!
D) Fec/o- does not mean "waste."

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