Asked by Daniel Scicchitano on Jul 21, 2024
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In the term medulloblastoma,the combining form medull/o means:
A) brain.
B) marrow.
C) ventricle.
D) cavity.
Medulloblastoma
A type of brain tumor that originates in the cerebellum, most commonly affecting children.
Medull/o
A prefix in medical terminology related to the medulla, the innermost part of an organ or structure.
- Understand the medical vocabulary pertaining to oncology treatment and diagnostics.
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Shubhangi MundhadaJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The combining form medull/o means marrow, which refers to the innermost part of an organ or structure, such as the bone marrow or medulla oblongata in the brain. Medulloblastoma is a type of brain tumor, specifically a tumor that arises in or near the cerebellum, which is located in the posterior fossa of the brain.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the medical vocabulary pertaining to oncology treatment and diagnostics.