Which of the following prefixes means "before"?

para-
peri-
pre-
per-


pre-

Rationale: The prefix pre- means "before". Para- means "near", peri- means "around", and per- means "through".

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a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________

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The anesthetics that are topical only are ______________ and _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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