Which of the following word elements is the root for the term dermatitis?
A)-itis
B)-matitis
C)der-
D)dermat-
E)derm-

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The root of the term dermatitis is "dermat-," which comes from the Greek word for skin. The word element "-itis" means inflammation, so it is a suffix in this term, not the root. The  word element "-matitis" does not actually exist in medical terminology. The word elements "der-" and "derm-" both refer to skin, but only "dermat-" is the specific root for dermatitis.

Which of the Following Word Elements Is the Root for the Term