Questions: The word element always located at the beginning of a medical word is a: - word stem - combining vowel - word root - prefix - combining form

Transcript text: The word element always located at the beginning of a medical word is a: - word stem - combining vowel - word root - prefix - combining form

Solution

Answer

The answer is prefix.

Explanation

Option 1: Word stem

A word stem is the main part of a word to which affixes can be added. It is not specifically located at the beginning of a medical word.

Option 2: Combining vowel

A combining vowel is used to connect word roots or a word root and a suffix. It is not located at the beginning of a medical word.

Option 3: Word root

A word root is the main part of a word that contains its primary meaning. It can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a medical word, but it is not always at the beginning.

Option 4: Prefix

A prefix is a word element that is always located at the beginning of a medical word. It modifies the meaning of the word root.

Option 5: Combining form

A combining form is a word root with a combining vowel attached, used to connect with other word parts. It is not specifically located at the beginning of a medical word.

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