Question

what does the combining form encephal/o mean?
○ a. nerves
○ b. spinal cord
○ c. brain
○ d. ear

Explanation:

In medical terminology, the combining form "encephal/o" is derived from the Greek word for brain. Option a (nerves) is related to "neur/o", option b (spinal cord) is "myel/o", and option d (ear) is "ot/o". So "encephal/o" means brain.

Answer:

c. brain