Pericardial means "pertaining to ________ the heart."

A) within
B) below
C) around
D) in front of


C
Explanation: A) The prefix peri- does not mean "within."
B) The prefix peri- does not mean "below."
C) Correct!
D) The prefix peri- does not mean "in front of."

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