The Combining Form Spondyl/o- Means "________

question 57

Short Answer

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

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Definitions:

Cardiac Veins

Veins that drain deoxygenated blood from the myocardium (heart muscle) into the right atrium.

Thymus

A small organ located in the upper chest, vital for the development of the body's immune system, especially in early life.

Thymoma

A tumor originating from the thymus gland, which can be either benign or malignant and can affect the immune system.

Thymitis

An inflammation of the thymus gland, which can disrupt the normal development of the immune system in the body.