The combining form extens/o- means ________

A) "elongating"
B) "extend"
C) "reaching"
D) "straightening"


D
Explanation: A) There are no medical word parts that mean elongating.
B) There are no medical word parts that mean extend.
C) There are no medical word parts that mean reaching.
D) Correct!

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