In the term dermatomyositis, the combining form my/o means:
A) muscle.
B) to cut.
C) skin.
D) nail.
A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) The suffix -tomy means to cut.
C) The root dermat means skin.
D) The root onych means nail.
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