The Combining Form Peritone/o- Means ________

question 185

Multiple Choice

The combining form peritone/o- means ________.

• A)"around"
• B)"abdomen"
• C)"membrane"
• D)"peritoneum"

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Definitions:

Ediacaran

Relating to or denoting the last period of the Precambrian era, characterized by the appearance of many large, soft-bodied organisms.

Cambrian Fauna

The diverse groups of organisms that lived during the Cambrian period, marked by an explosion in complex multicellular life forms.

Fossilized Form

The preserved remains or impression of a living organism in stone, capturing its appearance at the time of the organism's death and mineralization.

Organism

A living entity, such as a plant, animal, fungus, or microorganism, that is capable of growing, reproducing, responding to stimuli, and maintaining homeostasis.