Necr- denotes which meaning?

• A. New
• B. Old
• C. Dead
• D. Sick

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is recognizing necr- as a root that signifies death. In medical terms, necr- shows up in words about dying or dead tissue, such as necrosis (death of cells or tissue) and necrotic (pertaining to dead tissue). That’s why the meaning is Dead. The other options point to different roots: neo- means new, archaeo- or paleo- refer to old or ancient, and terms for sickness or disease typically use path- or related forms, not necr-.