When Building a Medical Term,which Part of the Word Do

question 46

Multiple Choice

When building a medical term,which part of the word do you identify first?

• A) suffix
• B) prefix
• C) word root
• D) combining form

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Definitions:

Brontophobia

An excessive fear of thunder and lightning, categorized as a type of specific phobia.

Simple Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations, such as heights, spiders, or flying, which can lead to significant distress and avoidance behavior.

Claustrophobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme or irrational fear of confined spaces.

Epidemiology

The examination and investigation into the spread, configuration, and causes of health and disease states within specific population groups.