American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Practice Exam

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What does the prefix "Pro-" indicate about time?

Before, in front of
After
Through; complete
Toward; near

The correct answer is: Before, in front of

The prefix "Pro-" indicates the meaning "Before" or "in front of." This prefix often conveys a sense of precedence or prior occurrence in relation to time or position. For example, in the term "prologue," it signifies a section that comes before the main part of a book or play. Similarly, in various contexts, "pro-" can imply something that occurs earlier in time or is positioned ahead of something else. Other options, while they describe different concepts — such as "After," "Through; complete," and "Toward; near" — do not accurately reflect the prevailing definition of the prefix "Pro-" as it relates to time. Understanding this distinction helps in recognizing the application of prefixes in medical terminology and coding accurately.