Which term means 'making up for something'?

• A. Bacteria
• B. Bilateral
• C. Compensatory
• D. Cavity

Answer: (C)

Compensatory describes actions or measures that offset a deficiency or loss, effectively making up for something. In medical and health contexts, it refers to strategies, mechanisms, or adaptations that balance out impairment or change. That direct sense of offsetting or making amends is what ties to the idea of “making up for something.” The other terms don’t fit that meaning: bacteria are microorganisms; bilateral means affecting both sides; a cavity is an empty space or a decayed tooth area, not the act of offsetting a deficit.