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1. what is an effective guideline for defining a medical word?

first, define the word root.
first, define the middle part of the word.
first, define the prefix.
first, define the suffix.

Explanation:

Medical terminology relies on word roots as the core meaning component. Defining the word root first establishes the basic concept of the term, with prefixes (modifiers) and suffixes (word type/condition) added to refine it. The middle part is not a standard structural component, and starting with prefix or suffix skips the foundational meaning.

Answer:

First, define the word root.