Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 24

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-skin

• A)cutane/o
• B)hidr/o
• C)hydr/o
• D)ichthy/o
• E)kerat/o
• F)lip/o
• G)melan/o
• H)myc/o
• I)onych/o
• J)pil/o
• K)py/o
• L)scler/o
• M)seb/o
• N)squam/o
• O)xer/o

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Definitions:

Cultural Adaptation

The process by which a group or individual modifies their customs and behaviors to fit into a new cultural environment.

Prominent Cheekbones

A facial feature where the cheekbones are more pronounced or high on the face, often considered an aesthetic or characteristic trait in various cultures.

Higher Foreheads

A physical characteristic involving a larger than average distance between the eyebrows and the hairline, often considered a beauty trait in some cultures.

Mitochondrial DNA

The DNA located in mitochondria, passed from mothers to their offspring, and used in tracing maternal lineage and evolutionary biology.