Question

multiple choice question
what word root means flesh?
o sarco-
o tetan-
o erg-
o myo-

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Explanation:

The prefix "sarco -" in medical and biological terminology refers to flesh. "Tetan -" is related to tetanus or muscle stiffness, "erg -" is related to work or energy, and "myo -" refers to muscle.

Answer:

sarco-