The combining form appendic/o- means ________

A) "cecum"
B) "appendix"
C) "hanging down"
D) "small thing"


B
Explanation: A) Appendic/o- does not mean this.
B) Correct!
C) Appendic/o- does not mean this.
D) Appendic/o- does not mean this.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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