Which combining form means mind?

• A. Phag/o
• B. Pharmac/o
• C. Psych/o
• D. Pharyng/o

Answer: (C)

The combining form that means mind is psych/o. It comes from the word psyche and appears in terms like psychology (study of the mind), psychologist (one who specializes in the mind), and psychiatric (relating to mental health). The other forms refer to different parts or actions: phag/o means eating or swallowing; pharmac/o relates to drugs or medications; pharyng/o designates the pharynx. Knowing psych/o helps you recognize terms about mental processes and the brain.