Asked by Gabby Homant on Jun 13, 2024
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The suffix -ic means:
A) study of.
B) process of.
C) treatment of.
D) pertaining to.
Suffix
A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify its meaning or create a new word.
-ic
A suffix indicating pertaining or relating to something, often used in scientific and medical terminology.
- Uncover the meanings behind commonly encountered prefixes and suffixes in medical vocabulary.
Verified Answer
MJ
Melissa JacksonJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The suffix -ic means "pertaining to". For example, the word "cardiac" means "pertaining to the heart".
Learning Objectives
- Uncover the meanings behind commonly encountered prefixes and suffixes in medical vocabulary.