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Marty

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The prefix milli- means:
 
  A) one hundredth.
  B) one thousandth.
  C) one half.
  D) one.

Question 2

In the term intrauterine, the prefix intra- means:
 
  A) around.
  B) below.
  C) through.
  D) within.



leahm14

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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The prefix for one hundredth is centi-.
B) Correct.
C) The prefix for one half is semi- or hemi-.
D) The prefix for one is mono- or uni-.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) The prefixes for around are circum- or peri-.
B) The prefix for below is hypo- or sub-.
C) The prefix for through is dia-.
D) Correct.



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