In the term antipyretic, the root pyret means:
A) against.
B) putrefaction.
C) fever.
D) pertaining to.
C
Explanation: A) The prefix anti- means against.
B) The root sept means putrefaction.
C) Correct.
D) The suffix -ic means pertaining to.
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