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Give meanings for the following prefixes.
-contra-: __________


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Smoked During Pregnancy

The act of tobacco smoking by a pregnant woman, which poses serious health risks to the fetus, including premature birth and low birth weight.

PKU

A genetic disorder known as Phenylketonuria, characterized by the body's inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine.

Cord Blood

Blood that remains in the placenta and attached umbilical cord after childbirth, rich in blood-forming stem cells and used in medical treatments.

Fresh Blood

Blood that has recently been shed and is characterized by its bright red color due to its oxygen content.

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