Asked by stephanie stang on Jul 27, 2024
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In the term muscular,the suffix -ar means:
A) pertaining to.
B) small.
C) treatment.
D) large.
Muscular
Relating to or affecting the muscles of the body, or having well-developed muscles.
-ar
A suffix used in medical terminology to denote pertaining to or related to something, such as cellular (pertaining to cells).
- Apprehend the meanings encompassed by different medical suffixes.
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Valerie NajeraJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The suffix -ar means "pertaining to." Therefore, in the term muscular, it means "pertaining to muscles."
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the meanings encompassed by different medical suffixes.