What is the purpose of the root word in medical terminology?
A)
It makes it easier to pronounce long medical terms.
B)
It gives information about the location of a body part or the number of parts.
C)
It is the foundation of a medical term and usually the general meaning of a word.
D)
It adds a new or different meaning to the word.
Answer:
C
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