Question

match the combining form for ichthy/o.

multiple choice

fish, scaly

yellow

skin

sweat

Explanation:

Analyze the target combining form

Using the Combining Forms and Integumentary Combining Forms knowledge points

• The combining form ichthy/o is derived from the Greek word ichthys, which translates to "fish". In medical terminology, it is used to describe conditions characterized by dry, scaly, or fish-like skin (such as ichthyosis).

Evaluate the given options

• fish, scaly: This directly matches the definition of ichthy/o.
• yellow: The combining form for yellow is xanth/o.
• skin: The combining forms for skin are derm/o, dermat/o, or cutane/o.
• sweat: The combining form for sweat is hidr/o.

Answer:

• fish, scaly (Correct answer)
• yellow
• skin
• sweat