The combining form aggreg/o-, as seen in the word aggregation, means ________

A) "press down"
B) "crowding together"
C) "immune response"
D) "blood clot"


B
Explanation: A) Suppress/o- means "press down."
B) Correct!
C) Immun/o- means "immune response."
D) Thromb/o- means "blood clot."

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