The Prefix Re- Means

question 262

Multiple Choice

The prefix re- means:

• A)again and again.
• B)many; much.
• C)reversal of; without.
• D)across; through.

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Definitions:

Rape-Trauma Syndrome

A form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that occurs after an individual has been sexually assaulted, characterized by acute stress followed by long-term reorganization of the individual’s lifestyle.

Acute Phase Reaction

A rapid immune response to tissue injury, infection, or inflammation, characterized by fever, malaise, and changes in white blood cell count.

Long-Term Phase

A stage or period that extends over a considerable timeframe, often referring to chronic conditions or treatments.

Sexual Assault

An act in which someone intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, ranging from unwanted touching to rape.