In the term estrogen, the combining form estr/o means:

A) good.
B) away from.
C) shield.
D) female.


D
Explanation: A) The prefix eu- means good.
B) The prefix exo- means away from.
C) The combining form thyr/o means shield or thyroid.
D) Correct. The combining form estr/o means female.

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