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If a term starts with "hem-", what does it refer to?

liver
half
blood
sugar, glucose

The correct answer is: blood

Terms that start with "hem-" are derived from the Greek word "haima," which means blood. This prefix is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to anything related to blood, such as hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen) or hemorrhage (excessive bleeding). Understanding this prefix is important for recognizing its connection to various medical conditions and procedures related to the blood system, highlighting its significance in the health and medical fields. The other options relate to different medical prefixes: "hepat-" pertains to the liver; "semi-" refers to half; and "glyc-" is used for sugar or glucose. Each of these has distinct meanings, but "hem-" specifically identifies concepts associated with blood.