Asked by Madison Grant on Jun 02, 2024
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The prefixes cac- and mal- mean:
A) large.
B) slow.
C) bad.
D) excessive.
Mal-
A prefix in English derived from French, indicating bad, wrongful, ill, or defective.
Bad
Generally denotes something unfavorable, harmful, or of poor quality.
- Recognize the implication of prefixes in terms of quality or condition in medical terminology.
Verified Answer
DG
Deniz GüneriJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The prefix cac- means "bad" (e.g. cacophony - a bad or harsh sound) and the prefix mal- means "bad" or "evil" (e.g. malice - a desire to do harm).
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the implication of prefixes in terms of quality or condition in medical terminology.