NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term “pseudo” means what
A
small
B
elastic
C
false
D
unique
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -pseudo-a combining form meaning “false, ‘’ “pretended, ‘’ “unreal, ‘’ used in the formation of compound words (pseudoclassic; pseudointellectual): in scientific use, denoting close or deceptive resemblance to the following element (pseudobulb; pseudocarp), and used sometimes in chemical names of isomers (pseudoephedrine).

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “pseudo” is a prefix that is derived from the word “pseudes” in Greek language. It means “lying, false, fake, simulation, imitation or spurious” (1, 2).

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