GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Py/o means ____ ?
A
blue
B
pus
C
life
D
fungus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -pyo-a combining form meaning “pus, ” used in the formation of compound words: pyogenesis. Also especially before a vowel, py-.

Detailed explanation-2: -The meaning of the prefix “pyo-” is pertaining to pus. For example, the medical term “pyogenic” means pus-generating and the term “pyocyst” means a cyst that contains pus.

Detailed explanation-3: -pyo-in American English combining form. a combining form meaning “pus, ” used in the formation of compound words. pyogenesis. Also (esp before a vowel): py-

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