MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

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.

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 is an acronym for “put you on”. It is a phrase you use when you want to introduce the other person to something that might interest them.

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