Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 78

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-tendon

• A)ankyl/o
• B)arthr/o
• C)cervic/o
• D)chondr/o
• E)cost/o
• F)crani/o
• G)lamin/o
• H)lumb/o
• I)my/o
• J)myel/o
• K)orth/o
• L)oste/o
• M)pelv/i
• N)spondyl/o
• O)ten/o
• P)-clast
• Q)-desis
• R)-malacia
• S)-physis
• T)-porosis

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Definitions:

Distraction

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Favorite Food

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Placebo

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Release of Endorphins

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