The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine

The combining form 'nephr/o' refers to which organ?

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'nephr/o' (Greek) and 'ren/o' (Latin) both refer to the kidneys. For example, "nephritis" is inflammation of the kidney, while "renal" means pertaining to the kidney.

The combining form 'nephr/o' refers to which organ?

Kidney

Nerve

Lung member

Brain stem

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