In the term xerostomia, the word root stom means:

A) dry.
B) mouth.
C) monster.
D) stomach.


B
Explanation: A) The combining form xer/o means dry.
B) Correct.
C) The root terat means monster.
D) The combining form gastr/o means stomach.

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