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When referring to proximity, what is the meaning of the prefix "juxta-"?

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The correct answer is: Near

The prefix "juxta-" originates from Latin and means "near" or "next to." In medical terminology, it is used to describe structures or positions in relation to one another, indicating that they are situated close to one another. For instance, the term "juxtaglomerular" refers to cells that are located near the glomerulus of the kidney. This prefix emphasizes the closeness in position rather than other relationships such as being the same or having a different kind of proximity, hence "near" is the most accurate interpretation in this context.