The Combining Form Onc/o Means

question 90

Multiple Choice

The combining form onc/o means :

• A)cyst.
• B)tumor.
• C)ulcer.
• D)shrinking.

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Definitions:

Ossification

The process of bone growth.

Endochondral

A type of ossification in which bones start out as cartilage models.

Occipital Bone

a bone situated at the lower back part of the skull, supporting the back of the head and containing the foramen magnum.

Foramen Magnum

The large opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes to connect with the brain.