Which of the following is NOT a common meaning of a prefix?
a. Number
b. Surgical procedure
c. Color
d. Position
b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A prefix can designate a number.
b. Correct. A common meaning of a suffix (not a prefix) is a surgical procedure.
c. Incorrect. A prefix can designate a color.
d. Incorrect. A prefix can designate a position.
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