Which of the Following Statements About Prefixes Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prefixes is true?

• A)A prefix can be found anywhere in the medical word.
• B)A prefix can be found at the end of a medical word.
• C)A prefix can be found at the beginning of the medical word.
• D)A prefix can be found in the middle of the medical word.

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Definitions:

Ototoxicity

The property of being toxic to the ear, specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system, leading to hearing loss or imbalance.

Tympanic Membrane

The thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, commonly referred to as the eardrum.

Cerumen

The scientific term for earwax, a substance produced in the ear canal that protects and lubricates the ears.

Xerostomia

A medical term for dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.