The combining form py/o- means "________."

A) bacteria
B) infection
C) pus
D) virus


C
Explanation: A) Py/o- does not mean "bacterium."
B) Py/o- means "pus," not "infection."
C) Correct!
D) Vir/o- means "virus."

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