Asked by Aryan Abazari on Jun 13, 2024
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In the terms homicide and spermicide,the suffix -cide means:
A) to separate.
B) to kill.
C) action.
D) having a particular quality.
-cide
The suffix "-cide" is used to form nouns indicating the act of killing or the agent that kills the entity specified by the root (e.g., insecticide, homicide).
- Apprehend the essence and employment of medical prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.
- Identify the meanings of terms related to actions or procedures in medicine.
Verified Answer
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Zhantino Jose OncinesJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The suffix -cide comes from the Latin word "caedere" which means "to kill." Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the essence and employment of medical prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms.
- Identify the meanings of terms related to actions or procedures in medicine.