In the term circumcision, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?

A. The prefix is -cis, and it means the foreskin
B. The prefix is -cision, and it means to cut
C. The prefix is circum-, and it means around
D. The prefix is circum-, and it means under
E. The prefix is circum-, and it means to cut


Answer: C

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