Which of the following statements is NOT true? Select one: a. The root of the medical term identifies the primary meaning of the term. b. The terms ureter and urethra are both simple words with no prefix. c. In the term costovertebral, there is one root. d. The suffix - al means pertaining to. e. The suffix - itis means inflammation.

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Shannon Gibbs

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14 December, 02:09

Which of the following statements is NOT true? Select one: a. The root of the medical term identifies the primary meaning of the term. b. The terms ureter and urethra are both simple words with no prefix. c. In the term costovertebral, there is one root. d. The suffix - al means pertaining to. e. The suffix - itis means inflammation.

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Allyson Lang · Answer 1

a. The root of the medical term identifies the primary meaning of the term. True.

The root expresses the basic meaning of the term.

b. The terms ureter and urethra are both simple words with no prefix. True.

These words are complete words with different meanings and no prefixes.

c. In the term costovertebral, there is one root. False.

This word is composed of root, combining form and suffix. This word is pertaining to the rib and spine.

d. The suffix - al means pertaining to. True.

Like the word costovertebral.

e. The suffix - itis means inflammation. True.

Like the term gastritis means Inflammation of the stomach.