The Prefix Circum- Means "________

question 40

Short Answer

The prefix circum- means "________."

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Definitions:

Helper T Cells

A type of immune cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response by signaling other immune cells to fight off infections.

Antibody

A protein produced by the immune system that recognizes and binds to specific foreign substances, such as pathogens, to help neutralize or destroy them.

Virus

A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms, potentially causing disease.

Allergic Reaction

An allergic reaction is an immune system response to a usually harmless substance, resulting in symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe anaphylaxis.