The Prefix Anti- Means "Opposite of or ________

question 57

Short Answer

The prefix anti- means "opposite of or ________."

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Definitions:

Cigarette Smoking

The act of inhaling smoke from the combustion of tobacco products, which is known to be harmful to health.

Stage 2 Hypertension

A condition where blood pressure readings consistently show systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical measure of cardiovascular function and health.

Prehypertension

A condition where blood pressure is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as hypertension, indicating an increased risk of developing high blood pressure.