Question

what does the combining form enter/o mean?
○ a. stomach
○ b. colon
○ c. small intestine
○ d. liver

Explanation:

In medical terminology, the combining form "enter/o" is derived from the Greek word for the small intestine. Let's analyze the options:

• Option a: The combining form for stomach is "gastr/o", so a is incorrect.
• Option b: The combining form for colon is "col/o" or "colon/o", so b is incorrect.
• Option c: "Enter/o" means small intestine, so c is correct.
• Option d: The combining form for liver is "hepat/o", so d is incorrect.

Answer:

c. small intestine