Asked by Annalise Meadows on Jun 11, 2024
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The difference between the word root and the combining form is:
A) that a vowel is added to the word root when necessary to make the terms easier to pronounce and more logical
B) that a vowel is removed from the word when necessary to make the terms easier to pronounce and more logical
C) word root defines whether singular or plural and combining form changes the definition
D) all of the above
Word Root
The base part of a word from which other words can be formed, often derived from Latin or Greek.
Combining Form
In language, a morpheme that combines with other morphemes to form a word, especially in the context of scientific and medical terminology.
- Comprehend the essential elements of medical terminology, such as prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms.
- Elucidate the significance and the notion of the combining form within medical nomenclature.
Verified Answer
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Nikolaos VigkopoulosJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The difference between a word root and a combining form is that a vowel (often "o") is added to the word root to create a combining form, making medical terms easier to pronounce and more logical. This added vowel allows the combining form to smoothly connect to suffixes or other roots.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the essential elements of medical terminology, such as prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms.
- Elucidate the significance and the notion of the combining form within medical nomenclature.