Asked by Jaquelin Diosdado on Jun 08, 2024
Verified
In the term lymphangiosarcoma,the combining form means:
A) tumor.
B) flesh.
C) lymph.
D) vessel.
Lymphangiosarcoma
A rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops from the lymphatic system, often associated with chronic lymphedema.
Combining Form
A linguistic element used in the construction of medical and scientific terminology that generally consists of a root and a vowel to ease pronunciation when combined with another form.
- Comprehend the primary definitions and features of different cancers and tumors.
Verified Answer
FD
Farra DianaJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The combining form "lymphangi/o" specifically refers to lymph vessels, therefore the correct choice is D, "vessel". Choice C, "lymph" is close but not specific enough to the meaning of the combining form. Choices A and B, "tumor" and "flesh" respectively, are unrelated to the meaning of the combining form.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the primary definitions and features of different cancers and tumors.