Asked by Joslin Jefferson on Jul 27, 2024
Verified
In the term antipyretic,the root pyret means:
A) against.
B) putrefaction.
C) fever.
D) pertaining to.
Antipyretic
a substance or medication that reduces fever.
Root
The base part of a word, to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) can be added to form new words.
- Identify and remember the definitions of different medical root words.
Verified Answer
KH
krystyna hamiltonJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The root "pyret" comes from the Greek word "pyretos," which means fever. Therefore, the correct answer is C, as "antipyretic" refers to a medication that reduces fever.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and remember the definitions of different medical root words.