In the term circumcision, the prefix circum- means:

A) upon.
B) under.
C) around.
D) lack of.


C
Explanation: A) The prefix epi- means upon.
B) The prefix sub- means under.
C) Correct.
D) The prefixes a- or an- mean lack of.

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