Which of the following statements is true of a root in a word?
A)-ic and -um are examples of this type of word element.
B)All medical terms have at least one.
C)The root cannot be used to link two elements.
D)The root is usually "a" and "o."
E)The root indicates the location of the anatomical part.

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While roots can be found in many words, not all words have roots. However, in medical terminology, all terms must have at least one root. Option A is incorrect because -ic and -um are examples of suffixes, not roots. Option C is incorrect because the root can be used to link two elements, such as in the word gastritis (gastro- = stomach, -itis = inflammation). Option D is incorrect because "a" and "o" are not necessarily roots. Option E is incorrect because the root does not indicate the location of the anatomical part, but rather the meaning of the word.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Root