Which combining form means female?
A) gastr/o
B) nephr/o
C) neur/o
D) gynec/o
D) gynec/o
The combining form meaning female is gynec/o. Gastr/o means stomach, nephr/o means kidney, and neur/o means nerve.
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Fill in the blank with the right word.
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