Asked by Gabriela Hinostroza Perez on Jul 21, 2024
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The root in the term glioma means:
A) sticky.
B) glue.
C) glide.
D) brain
Glioma
A type of tumor that occurs in the brain and spinal cord, originating from the glial cells that support nerve cells.
- Understand terminologies related to structural and functional aspects of cancer.
Verified Answer
MR
Meredith RehmannJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The root "gli-" in glioma comes from the Greek word "glia," which means "glue." Therefore, the correct answer is B, "glue."
Learning Objectives
- Understand terminologies related to structural and functional aspects of cancer.