In the terms milligram and milliliter, the prefix milli- means:

A) one-tenth.
B) one-hundredth.
C) one-thousandth.
D) one-millionth.


C
Explanation: A) One-tenth is deci-.
B) One-hundredth is centi-.
C) Correct.
D) One-millionth is micro-.

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