Question

a ____________ is the foundation of a medical term. *
o prefix
o root word
o combining vowel
o suffix

Explanation:

Medical terms are often built - up from components. The root word carries the core meaning and is the foundation. Prefixes modify the root word from the start, combining vowels are used to connect word parts, and suffixes are added at the end to modify the meaning.

Answer:

B. root word