Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements regarding prefixes is true?
A) All medical words must contain at least one prefix.
B) A medical word cannot contain more than one prefix.
C) Not every medical word contains a prefix; it is an optional medical word part.
D) Prefixes are found at the end of a medical word.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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