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mrsjacobs44

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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.

Question 2

Putting together two or more word elements
 
  A)
 
  is necessary to build a medical word.
  B)
 
  forms a term with meaning.
  C)
 
  both A and B
  D)
 
  none of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
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