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What does the prefix "dys-" mean?

Bad, painful
Blood condition
In, within
Vomiting

The correct answer is: Bad, painful

The prefix "dys-" denotes a sense of difficulty, disorder, or pain. It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe conditions that are abnormal or dysfunctional. For instance, "dysfunction" refers to impaired or abnormal functioning, while "dyspnea" refers to difficult or labored breathing. This makes the identification of "bad" or "painful" as the meaning of "dys-" correct. The other options suggest meanings that do not align with the prefix "dys-." The notion of a "blood condition" pertains to terms like "hematology," the prefix "in" relates to positioning or inclusion, and "vomiting" is characterized by the term "emesis." However, none of these reflects the significance of "dys-," which specifically conveys a sense of impairment or difficulty.