Question

26 multiple choice 1 point

surrounding

pre-

peri-

post-

an-

Explanation:

Analyze the meaning of the word "surrounding"

The prompt asks for the medical prefix that corresponds to the definition "surrounding".

Evaluate the prefix options

• pre- means "before" or "in front of" (e.g., prenatal).
• peri- means "around" or "surrounding" (e.g., pericardium, perinatal).
• post- means "after" or "behind" (e.g., postnatal).
• an- means "without" or "not" (e.g., anemia).

Select the correct prefix

The prefix that means "surrounding" is peri-.

Answer:

• pre-
• peri- (Correct answer)
• post-
• an-