Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 17 - The Endocrine System - Study Guide - Building Your Medical Vocabulary - Page 671: 8

Answer

The prefix "pro-" means "before." It is used in the word, "prophase."

Work Step by Step

Other words with this prefix are "prolactin", "pornephros" and "prone (position)."
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