Question

question 8
2 pts
the purpose of the suffix in a medical term is to:
link the word root to the next word part.
name a body part.
make the term easier to pronounce.
add to or change the meaning of the word root.

Explanation:

In medical terminology, suffixes are added to word - roots to modify or add to their meaning. For example, in "carditis", "card" is the root (heart) and "itis" (suffix) means inflammation, changing the meaning to inflammation of the heart.

Answer:

add to or change the meaning of the word root.