The Combining Form Contus/o- Means "________

question 25

Short Answer

The combining form contus/o- means "________."

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

a physical barrier through which substances are separated based on size or charge during the filtration process, often found in the kidneys.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidneys that form part of the filtration barrier, helping to filter blood and form urine.

Capillary Endothelium

The thin layer of endothelial cells that line the interior surface of capillaries, facilitating the exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes between the blood and tissue cells.

Basement Membrane

Specialized extracellular material located at the base of epithelial cells and separating them from the underlying connective tissues.