In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean?

A. The root is -itis, and it means inflammation.
B. The root is endo-, and it means inside or within.
C. The root is endo-, and it means around.
D. The root is card-, and it means artery.
E. The root is card-, and it means heart.


Answer: E

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