In the term atrophy, what is the meaning of the prefix and the root?

A. The prefix means without; the root means muscle.
B. The prefix means without; the root means nourishment.
C. The prefix means painful; the root means muscle.
D. The prefix means around; the root means stripe.
E. The prefix means pertaining to; the root means muscle.


Answer: B

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