Question

choose the correct answer. which word part means \to hold back\? ather/o isch/o fasci/o vas/o

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each word part:

• "ather/o" relates to fatty plaque (e.g., atherosclerosis).
• "isch/o" comes from Greek meaning "to hold back" or "restrict" (e.g., ischemia, restricted blood flow).
• "fasci/o" relates to fascia (connective tissue).
• "vas/o" relates to blood vessels.

So "isch/o" means "to hold back".

Answer:

B. isch/o