Which of the following combining forms does NOT mean "chest"?
A) steth/o-
B) asthm/o-
C) pector/o-
D) thorac/o-
B
Explanation: A) Steth/o- means "chest."
B) Correct! Asthm/o- means "asthma."
C) Pector/o- means "chest."
D) Thorac/o- means "chest."
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