Which of the following combining forms does NOT mean "blood vessel"?

A) vas/o-
B) phleb/o-
C) angi/o-
D) vascul/o-


B
Explanation: A) This does mean "blood vessel."
B) Correct! Phleb/o- means "vein."
C) This does mean "blood vessel."
D) This does mean "blood vessel."

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