The Combining Form Chir/o- Means "________

question 150

Short Answer

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

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Definitions:

African Canadian

A term used to describe Canadians of African descent.

Digital Rectal Examination

A physical examination method where a healthcare provider inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities of the prostate or other structures.

Cancer Antigen 125

A protein that may be found in high amounts in the blood of patients with certain types of cancer, especially ovarian cancer, used as a biomarker.

Malformed Fractured

Incorrectly shaped or deformed bone that has broken or cracked.