Asked by Lourdes Hernandez on Jun 11, 2024
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In the terms milligram and milliliter,the prefix milli- means:
A) one-tenth.
B) one-hundredth.
C) one-thousandth.
D) one-millionth.
Milligram
A unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
Milliliter
A unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
Milli-
A prefix in the metric system indicating one thousandth (1/1000) of a unit.
- Understand the concepts of measurement and quantification in medical terminology, including the use of prefixes for units.
Verified Answer
DG
Devan GreeneJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The prefix milli- means one-thousandth, as there are 1,000 milligrams in a gram and 1,000 milliliters in a liter.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concepts of measurement and quantification in medical terminology, including the use of prefixes for units.