Question

multiple choice question

which of the following combining forms means sweat or water?

hidr/o
nych/o
chomy/o
myc/o

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify the combining form that means "sweat" or "water".

Evaluate the options

Using the Combining Forms knowledge point:

• hidr/o is a combining form derived from Greek meaning sweat or water.
• nych/o is a combining form meaning nail.
• chomy/o is not a standard medical combining form (likely a distractor or typo).
• myc/o is a combining form meaning fungus.

Select the correct option

The combining form hidr/o directly translates to sweat. Therefore, the first option is correct.

Answer:

• (A) hidr/o (Correct answer)
• (B) nych/o
• (C) chomy/o
• (D) myc/o