The root/combining form in the word stenosis means
A)plug
B)narrow
C)falling
D)condition
E)hard

Name: The root/combining form in the word stenosis means A)plug B)narrow C)falling D)condition E)hard
Brand: Quizplus
Rating: 4.8 (39 reviews)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stenosis refers to a narrowing of a canal or passage, as in the narrowing of a heart valve. The word breaks down into the suffix -sis meaning abnormal condition, and the root/combining form sten/o- meaning narrow.

The Root/combining Form in the Word Stenosis Means