The Prefix An- Means

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Multiple Choice

The prefix an- means:

• A)away from; without.
• B)pertaining to.
• C)reversal of; without.
• D)without; not.

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Definitions:

Blood-borne Pathogens

Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans, including but not limited to, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.

Lindane Shampoo

A medicated shampoo used to treat lice and scabies, containing the chemical lindane.

Incubation

The period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms.

Petechial Rash

A condition characterized by small, red or purple spots on the body, caused by minor hemorrhages in the skin layers.