An Example of a Combining Form in a Medical Term

question 40

Multiple Choice

An example of a combining form in a medical term is:

• A)-ology
• B)pre-
• C)gynec-
• D)Cardi/o-
• E)-tory

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensations awarded in lawsuits as a punishment to the defendant for egregious or malicious behavior, beyond simple compensation.

Compensatory Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to offset losses or suffering caused by the defendant's actions or negligence.

Cancer

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body, potentially leading to tumors, invasion of surrounding tissue, and metastasis.

Battery

A tort law term for intentional and offensive or harmful physical contact with another person without their consent.