Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What does the prefix 'peri' signify?

Beyond
Within
Around
Against

The correct answer is: Around

The prefix 'peri' signifies 'around'. This is because the prefix originated from the Greek word 'perí', meaning 'around' or 'near'. It is commonly used in words such as 'perimeter', 'periscope', and 'peripheral' which all indicate something that surrounds or is connected to another object. Option A 'beyond' is incorrect as it signifies something further or outside of something else, rather than surrounding it. Option B: 'within' is incorrect as it means inside or enclosed by something, rather than around it. Option D: 'against' is incorrect as it means in opposition or contact with something, rather than surrounding it.