Question

which of the following combining forms means armpit?
arthr/o-
adip/o-
axill/o-
auto-
question 2 (1 point)
which of the following parts of a medical term gives the word its main meaning?
root
suffix
prefix

Explanation:

For the first question:

• "arthr/o -" means joint.
• "adip/o -" means fat.
• "axill/o -" means armpit.
• "auto -" means self.

For the second question:

• The root of a medical term gives the word its main meaning. The suffix modifies the meaning (e.g., indicating a procedure, condition). The prefix also modifies the meaning (e.g., indicating number, position).

Answer:

1. axill/o -
2. root