In the term schizophrenic, the combining form schiz/o represents what happens in the individual's mind. Schiz/o means:

A) circle.
B) fear.
C) madness.
D) to divide.


D
Explanation: D) Correct. The combining form schiz/o means to divide. The person lives between reality and unreality.

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