Question

multiple choice question

the root myc- in the term mycosis means ______.

nail
muscle
condition
fungus

Explanation:

Analyze the medical term components

Using the Medical Word Roots and Medical Combining Forms knowledge points

• The term mycosis is composed of the word root myc- (or combining form myco-) and the suffix -osis.
• The suffix -osis refers to an abnormal condition or disease process.
• The root myc- specifically denotes fungus or fungal organisms.

Evaluate the given options

• nail: Represented by the word root onych- (e.g., onychomycosis).
• muscle: Represented by the word root my- or myo- (e.g., myositis).
• condition: Represented by suffixes such as -osis, -ia, or -ism.
• fungus: Correctly represented by the root myc- (e.g., mycosis means a disease caused by infection with a fungus).

Answer:

• nail
• muscle
• condition
• fungus (Correct answer)