Which of the following word parts correctly describes the word part epi- in the term epigastric?
A. Combining form
B. Prefix
C. Word root
D. Suffix
Answer (2)
The word part epi- in the term epigastric is a prefix that means "upon" or "above." It modifies the root word gastric , which refers to the stomach, indicating the region above the stomach. Therefore, it correctly describes the term as a prefix. ;
The word part epi- in the term epigastric is a prefix that indicates "upon" or "above." It modifies the root gastric to refer to the area above the stomach. Therefore, the correct option is B. Prefix .
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