The combining form vesic/o- means ________

A) "bladder; fluid-filled sac"
B) "vesicle"
C) "urinary system; urine"
D) "vessel"


A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) Urethr/o- means "urethra." Ureter/o- means "ureter."
C) Ur/o- and urin/o- mean "urinary system."
D) There are no medical word parts that mean vessel.

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