The combining form ferr/o- means ________

A) "blood"
B) "calcium"
C) "iron"
D) "red"


C
Explanation: A) Hem/o- and hemat/o- mean "blood."
B) Calc/o- means "calcium."
C) Correct!
D) Erythr/o- and rub/o- mean "red."

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