A combining vowel is often added to a word root. What is a vowel, and why would such a thing be added to the word root?
A) L is an example of a vowel, and this letter is commonly used in medical terms.
B) O is an example of a vowel, and it is added to change the meaning of the constructed term.
C) O is an example of a vowel, and it is added to make the constructed term easier to pronounce.
D) V is an example of a vowel, and it is added because medical terms often have too many consonants.
C
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