Asked by christina shearrin on Jun 01, 2024
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In the word microscope,the suffix -scope means:
A) shape
B) glass lens
C) instrument for examining
D) view
Suffix
A morpheme added at the end of a word to form a derivative or change its meaning.
Microscope
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral sections or cells, typically magnified several hundred times.
- Ascertain and grasp the function that suffixes play in medical lexicon.
Verified Answer
RD
Ripandeep DhillonJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The suffix -scope comes from the Greek word "skopein" which means "to look at" or "to observe." Therefore, in the word microscope, -scope refers to an instrument for examining or observing small objects.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain and grasp the function that suffixes play in medical lexicon.