Question

identify the combining form pharyng/o with its closest definition. multiple choice peritoneum pancreas pharynx pylorus

Explanation:

In medical terminology, the combining form "pharyng/o" is derived from the word "pharynx", which refers to the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity. The other options: "Peritoneum" is related to the abdominal lining (combining form peritone/o), "Pancreas" has the combining form pancreat/o, and "Pylorus" has the combining form pylor/o. So "pharyng/o" is closest to "Pharynx".

Answer:

C. Pharynx