The Combining Form in the Word Pneumonia Means

question 19

Multiple Choice

The combining form in the word pneumonia means:

• A)mind.
• B)lung or air.
• C)condition; state; thing.
• D)infection.

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Definitions:

Hemicellulose

A polysaccharide found in plant cell walls that works with cellulose and lignin to provide structural support.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that constitutes the primary structural component of plant cell walls and is a dietary fiber in human nutrition.

Longitudinal Section

A slice or section of an object or organism made along its length, used to visualize internal structures in relation to its long axis.