Question

identify the suffix for toward.

multiple choice
-stat
-ad
-tropy
-clast

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks to identify the medical suffix that means "toward".

Evaluate the given options

• -stat: Means to stop, control, or place (e.g., hemostat).
• -ad: Means toward or in the direction of (e.g., cephalad, meaning toward the head).
• -tropy: Means turning, affinity, or nourishment/development (often confused with -trophy, but generally relates to turning or affinity).
• -clast: Means to break or destroy (e.g., osteoclast).

Select the correct suffix

The suffix meaning "toward" is -ad.

Answer:

• (A) -stat
• (B) -ad (Correct answer)
• (C) -tropy
• (D) -clast