Asked by Jennifer McBeth on Jun 24, 2024
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In the term autotransfusion,the prefix trans- means:
A) apart.
B) across.
C) between.
D) a span.
Autotransfusion
A medical procedure where a person receives their own blood for a transfusion instead of banked donor blood.
Trans-
A prefix meaning across, through, or beyond, used to denote movement or change.
- Understand the principles of blood transfusion, including the meaning of blood groups and factors.
Verified Answer
NM
Namav MotianiJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The prefix "trans-" means "across", therefore the term autotransfusion refers to the process of transfusing blood from one's own body across to another part of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of blood transfusion, including the meaning of blood groups and factors.