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cartlidgeashley

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In the word peristalsis, the combining form stal/o- means ________.
 
  A) around
  B) contraction
  C) process of
  D) to move

Question 2

A combining form contains a/an ________, a forward slash, a combining vowel, and a hyphen.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Amiracle

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The prefix peri- means around.
B) Correct
C) Stal/o- does not mean this.
D) Stal/o- does not mean this.

Answer to Question 2

root


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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