The Combining Form Pleg/o- Means "________

question 29

Short Answer

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

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Definitions:

Sediment

consists of solid particles, often minerals or organic matter, that settle to the bottom of a liquid, commonly found in bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Suspended Matter

Particles floating within a liquid or gas that have not settled to the bottom, which can include organic and inorganic materials affecting water quality and clarity.

Coliform Bacteria

A group of bacteria predominantly found in the intestines of warm-blooded organisms and in their waste, used as an indicator of sanitary quality of water and food.