For the Term Antipruritic, Choose the Suffix, Prefix, and Root

question 48

Multiple Choice

For the term antipruritic, choose the suffix, prefix, and root, and the correct meaning for each.

• A)prefix an- means pertaining to; suffix -ic means without; root tiprurit- means itch
• B)prefix an- means without; suffix -itic means inflammation; root tiprur- means itch
• C)prefix anti- means against; suffix -ic means pertaining to; root prurit- means itch
• D)prefix anti- means without; suffix -ic means pertaining to; root prurit- means sensation
• E)prefix antin- means pertaining to; suffix -ic means without; root prurit- means hardening

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Definitions:

Fallacy

An erroneous argument or reasoning, often due to a misuse or misunderstanding of logic.

Antecedent

The first part of a conditional statement, the "if" part, upon which the consequent depends.

Pure Hypothetical

A speculative assumption or scenario, often used in reasoning, that is not grounded in known facts or current reality.

Categorical Syllogism

A form of reasoning consisting of three propositions: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, each of which may be categorized by being either affirmative or negative.