Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 165

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
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• A)appendic/o
• B)bucc/o
• C)chol/e
• D)cholangi/o
• E)cholecyst/o
• F)choledoch/o
• G)cirrh/o
• H)col/o
• I)duoden/o
• J)enter/o
• K)esophag/o
• L)gastr/o
• M)gingiv/o
• N)gloss/o
• O)hepat/o
• P)ile/o
• Q)jejun/o
• R)labi/o
• S)odont/o
• T)or/o
• U)pancreat/o
• V)pharyng/o
• W)proct/o
• X)pylor/o
• Y)sial/o
• Z)sigmoid/o

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Definitions:

Fat Cells

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Genetic Predisposition

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Childhood Eating Patterns

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Metabolic Rate

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