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What does the prefix “neo-” mean?

Retry Correct Incorrect The prefix “neo-” conveys the concept of newness or novelty in medical terms. For example, “neonatal” pertains to the period after birth, and “neoplasm” refers to the formation of new abnormal growths or tumors.

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What does the prefix “neo-” mean?

• slow
• fast
• old
• new