When giving the definition of a medical term,which part of the word is typically defined first?

A) Prefix
B) Suffix
C) Combining form
D) Root

Prefix

In grammar, an affix placed before a word, base, or another prefix to modify a term's meaning.

Suffix

An affix placed at the end of a word to alter its meaning, often indicating tense, plurality, or part of speech in linguistics, or used to denote specificity in scientific terms.

Combining Form

A form of a word used in conjunction with another form to create medical terms.