The combining form trop/o- means ________

A) "cortex; outer region"
B) "gonad; ovary; testis"
C) "having an affinity for; stimulating; turning"
D) "masculine"


C
Explanation: A) Cortic/o- means "cortex; outer region."
B) Gonad/o- means "gonad; ovary; testis."
C) Correct!
D) There are no medical word parts that mean masculine.

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