NAHP Exam NRCMA Topic 3 Question 23 Discussion

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Question #: 23
Topic #: 3

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The word part peri means

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Suggested Answer: C

The word part 'peri' means around. It is used in medical terminology to describe structures or conditions surrounding a specific area, such as 'pericardium' (around the heart) or 'peripheral' (around the edge of an area).

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by Dortha at May 01, 2025, 10:29 PM

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Gilberto

29 days ago

Haha, I bet none of these options will be 'pair' - that would just be silly. C) around is the way to go.

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Jani

6 days ago

I agree, C) around makes the most sense.

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2 months ago

I think it's C) around. Peri is a common prefix that means 'around' or 'surrounding'.

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Earlean

22 days ago

Yes, peri is definitely related to the concept of surrounding.

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Tamie

27 days ago

I agree, peri does mean 'around'.

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Renato

2 months ago

I think it's C) around because peri- means around in medical terms.

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Daryl

2 months ago

C) around

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2 months ago

A) pair

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