Author Question: In the word peristalsis, the combining form stal/o- means ________. A) around B) contraction C) ... (Read 98 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

Amiracle · **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