The combining form pulmon/o- means ________

A) "air"
B) "breathe"
C) "respiration"
D) "lung"


D
Explanation: A) The combining form pulmon/o- does not mean this.
B) The combining form spir/o- means "breathe."
C) The combining form pulmon/o- does not mean this.
D) Correct!

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