Question

Which of the following statements of a root in a word?

a) -ic and -um are examples of this type of word element
b) All medical terms have at least one
c) The root cannot be used to link two elements
d) The root is usually "a" and "o"
e) The root indicates the location of the anatomical part

Answer 1

In medical terminology, all terms have at least one root, which is the core element representing the essential meaning of the term, often related to a specific organ, tissue, or condition.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of medical terminology, which refers to the language used in medicine to describe the human body, its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it, the root of a word is a fundamental element that represents the core meaning, often indicating a particular organ, tissue, or condition. The root can be combined with prefixes and suffixes to modify its meaning or to create a new term with related medical specificity. For example, the hypertension root, tension, refers to pressure. When combined with the prefix hyper-, which means 'high' or 'over', the new term hypertension indicates a condition of abnormally high blood pressure. Addressing the student's multiple-choice question, option b) 'All medical terms have at least one root' is the correct statement, as roots are fundamental elements of medical terms and necessary for conveying the basic meaning of a medical concept or condition.