Which term means before birth?

• A. Antecubital
• B. Antepartum
• C. Antibiotic
• D. Anuria

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is how medical terms use prefixes to indicate timing relative to birth. Antepartum uses ante- meaning before and -partum from the birth root, so it literally means the period before birth. That makes it the best fit for “before birth,” as it describes events or conditions during pregnancy prior to delivery.

The other terms refer to unrelated ideas: antecubital points to the front of the elbow, antibiotic is a drug that fights bacteria, and anuria means the absence of urine. Knowing these distinctions helps you see why antepartum is the correct choice.