In the term epidemic, the prefix epi- means:
A) around.
B) upon.
C) before.
D) cause.
B
Explanation: A) The prefix peri- means around.
B) Correct.
C) The prefix pro- means before.
D) The root eti means cause.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).