Which medical terminology word part provides the essential meaning of the word?
a. combining vowel
b. word root
c. suffix
d. prefix
b
Explanation:
a. combining vowel: links the root to the suffix or a root to another root
b. word root: correct
c. suffix: added at the end of the word to modify the meaning
d. prefix: added at the beginning of the word to modify the meaning
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