In the Term Atrophy, What Is the Meaning of the Prefix

Multiple Choice

In the term atrophy, what is the meaning of the prefix and the root?

A) The prefix means without; the root means muscle.
B) The prefix means around; the root means stripe.
C) The prefix means pertaining to; the root means muscle.
D) The prefix means painful; the root means muscle.
E) The prefix means without; the root means nourishment.