Question

choose the correct answer. which word part means \plaque\? angi/o arteri/o ather/o isch/o

Explanation:

To determine the word part meaning "plaque", we analyze each option:

• "angi/o" relates to blood vessels.
• "arteri/o" relates to arteries.
• "ather/o" means "plaque" (as in atheroma, which involves plaque in arteries).
• "isch/o" relates to deficiency or blockage (like ischemia).

Answer:

ather/o