The combining form cost/o- in the word intercostal means ________
A) "cartilage"
B) "chest"
C) "money"
D) "rib"
D
Explanation: A) Cost/o- does not mean this.
B) Thorac/o- mean "chest."
C) There are no medical word parts that mean money.
D) Correct!
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