Question

When defining a medical word, first define the suffix. true or false.?

Answer 1

Answer:False.

When defining a medical word, it is not necessary to first define the suffix, but it could be helpful to define the root word and prefix if present, as it gives a better understanding of the word's meaning. The suffix is a part of the word, but it serves to indicate the word's grammatical function, such as singular or plural, it may indicate the word's tense, or it may indicate the word's category, such as a noun or verb. But the root word carries the main meaning of the word.

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Answer 2

True. E.g. Appendectomy. Removal of the appendix (the suffix is define first)