Question

identify the combining form, if any, in the following term. if none, write n. no blanks. example: blepharoptosis: blephar/o 1. polymorphonuclear: 2. mucous: 3. cystocele: 4. adipose: 5. abdominocentesis:

Explanation:

Combining forms are word - root elements combined with a vowel. Analyze each medical - related term for such elements.

1. "polymorphonuclear" has "polymorph/o" (many forms) and "nucle/o" (nucleus).
2. "mucous" has no combining form, so it's N.
3. "cystocele" has "cyst/o" (bladder).
4. "adipose" has no combining form, so it's N.
5. "abdominocentesis" has "abdomin/o" (abdomen).

Answer:

1. polymorph/o, nucle/o
2. N
3. cyst/o
4. N
5. abdomin/o