Question

choose the correct answer.
which clot\?
cyt/o
phleb/o
thromb/o
ather/o

Explanation:

To determine the correct combining form for "clot", we analyze each option:

• "cyt/o" relates to cells.
• "phleb/o" relates to veins.
• "thromb/o" means blood clot (from medical terminology, where "thrombus" is a blood clot).
• "ather/o" relates to fatty plaque.

So "thromb/o" is the correct combining form for "clot".

Answer:

C. thromb/o