Asked by preet malhotra on Jul 25, 2024
Verified
Diminutive suffixes are those that mean:
A) large.
B) many.
C) small.
D) condition.
Diminutive Suffixes
Morphological affixes added to the ends of words to indicate smallness, affection, or triviality.
- Understand the impact of size descriptors in medical terminology.
- Familiarize oneself with the organization and changes in medical terminology courtesy of prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.
Verified Answer
CH
Cheng Hoong ChongJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Diminutive suffixes are used to indicate smallness or endearment, such as "-let" in booklet, or "-ie" in doggie.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of size descriptors in medical terminology.
- Familiarize oneself with the organization and changes in medical terminology courtesy of prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.