In transurethral resection of the prostate, the prefix trans- means "going ________ the urethra."
A) around
B) against
C) across; through
D) beyond; higher
C
Explanation: A) The prefix circum-, not trans-, means "around."
B) The prefix anti-, not trans-, means "against."
C) Correct! Trans- means "across or through."
D) The prefix ultra-, not trans-, means "beyond; higher."
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A. 
B. 
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D. 