In the word, atrophy, what does the prefix mean and what does the root mean?
A)The prefix means without, and the root means muscle.
B)The prefix means around, and the root means stripe.
C)The prefix means pertaining to, and the root means muscle.
D)The prefix means painful, and the root means muscle.
E)The prefix means without, and the root means nourishment.

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The word atrophy breaks down into the prefix a- meaning without and the root-trophywhich means nourishment. Atrophy refers to the wasting away or diminished volume of tissue, an organ, or a body part. Muscles atrophy from not using them.

In the Word, Atrophy, What Does the Prefix Mean and What