Question

28 multiple choice 1 point

before birth

antipartum
antipartem
antepartum
post partem

Explanation:

Analyze the medical prefix

Using the Medical Prefixes knowledge point, we identify the prefix meaning "before." The prefix "ante-" means before or in front of, whereas "anti-" means against or opposed to, and "post-" means after.

Analyze the word root

Using the Medical Terminology knowledge point, we analyze the root word related to childbirth. The root "-partum" refers to childbirth or labor. Combining the correct prefix "ante-" (before) with "-partum" (birth) yields "antepartum," which translates literally to "before birth."

Answer:

• antipartum
• antipartem
• antepartum (Correct answer)
• post partem