What does the medical prefix 'hemo-' or 'hemato-' refer to?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Blood
- Step 1: Greek combining forms 'haima' and 'haimatos' refer to blood. Step 2. Words like hemoglobin, hematology, and hemorrhage all denote blood-related structures and conditions. Answer: Blood. Why not the others: Liver prefix is hepato-; Kidney prefix is nephro- or reno-; Heart prefix is cardio-.
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