Asked by Isabel Morales on Jul 16, 2024
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In medical terminology, the word part at the end of the word, which alters the meaning of the word root, is the ____.
A) prefix
B) gerund
C) suffix
D) combining vowel
E) preposition
Suffix
A word part that comes at the end of a medical term that alters the meaning of the term.
Prefix
A word part that comes at the beginning of a medical term that alters the meaning of the term.
- Understand the basic terminology used in medical language.
Verified Answer
EM
Emily MaurerJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A suffix is the part added at the end of a word root in medical terminology (and in general English usage) to modify its meaning.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic terminology used in medical language.