The meaning of "guarding; protecting" refers to the combining form ________

A) phylact/o-
B) sensitiv/o-
C) cutane/o-
D) lip/o-


A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) Sensitiv/o- means "affected by; sensitive to."
C) Cutane/o- means "skin."
D) Lip/o- means "fat; lipid."

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