The combining form tonsill/o- means ________. A) adenoid B) ...

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The combining form tonsill/o- means ________.
 
  A) adenoid
  B) throat
  C) tonsil
  D) uvula

Question 2

Infection in the bone and bone marrow is known as ________.
 
  A) osteomyelitis
  B) osteomalacia
  C) osteoma
  D) osteoporosis

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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Adenoid/o- means structure resembling a gland.
B) Pharyng/o- means pharynx; throat.
C) Correct
D) There are no medical word parts that mean uvula.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct Oste/o- means bone and one of the meanings of myel/o- is bone marrow.
B) This is softening of the bone, not infection.
C) This is a tumor in the bone, not infection.
D) This is decreased bone density, not infection.

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