Which combining form means "fatty plaque"?
A)pector/o
B)isch/o
C)varic/o
D)ather/o

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The combining form "ather/o" specifically means "fatty plaque" and is commonly used in medical terms such as "atherosclerosis" which refers to the build-up of fatty plaque in the arteries. The other options, "pector/o" refers to the chest, "isch/o" refers to restriction or blockage of blood flow, and "varic/o" refers to veins or dilated blood vessels.

Which Combining Form Means "Fatty Plaque