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Jkov05

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Which prefix means before?
 
  A) anti-
  B) pre-
  C) retro-
  D) in-

Question 2

In the term dysmenorrhea, the combining form men/o means:
 
  A) month, menses, menstruation.
  B) abnormal condition.
  C) difficult, painful.
  D) abnormal state.



tennis14576

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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: The prefix pre- means before. The prefix anti- means against, retro- means backward or behind, and in- means not or inward.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) The suffix -ia means abnormal condition.
C) The prefix dys- means difficult or painful.
D) The suffix -osis means abnormal state.



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