Which of these word part pairs does NOT have an opposite meaning?
A) epi-, sub-
B) endo-, peri-
C) constrict/o-, dilat/o-
D) brady-, tachy-
B
Explanation: A) Epi- means "above; upon" and sub- means "below; underneath"–opposites.
B) Correct! Endo- means "innermost, within," and peri- means "around"–not opposites.
C) Constrict/o- means "drawn together; narrowed" and dilat/o- means "dilate; widen"–opposites.
D) Brady- means "slow" and tachy- means "fast"–opposites.
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