The combining form in radiograph means:

A) instrument for.
B) radius.
C) x-ray.
D) inflammation.


C
Explanation: A) The suffix for instrument for is -graph, but that is not a combining form.
B) The radius is a lower arm bone.
C) Correct. The combining from radi/o means x-ray.
D) The suffix -itis means inflammation.

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