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What is the root word and suffix prefix of sublingual?

Here's the breakdown of the word "sublingual":

* Root word: lingua (Latin for "tongue")

* Prefix: sub- (meaning "under" or "below")

* Suffix: -al (forming adjectives, meaning "relating to" or "pertaining to")

Therefore, "sublingual" means "relating to or located under the tongue".

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