The Prefix That Means Without, Absence of Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The prefix that means without, absence of is

• A) an-
• B) endo-
• C) intra-
• D) eu-

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Definitions:

Plasmapheresis

A medical procedure that involves the removal, treatment, and return or exchange of blood plasma from the circulation.

-apheresis

A medical procedure that involves removing a specific component of the blood, such as plasma, red cells, or white cells, and returning the remainder to the circulation.

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Polycythemia

Polycythemia is a blood condition characterized by an increased concentration of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to thicker blood.