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What does the prefix 'amphi-' indicate?
What does the prefix 'amphi-' indicate?
Which term refers to the combination of poison and immunity from it?
Which term refers to the combination of poison and immunity from it?
What does the suffix '-algia' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-algia' refer to in medical terminology?
In the context of biological terms, what does the prefix 'bio-' imply?
In the context of biological terms, what does the prefix 'bio-' imply?
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What is the correct meaning of the prefix 'ab-'?
What is the correct meaning of the prefix 'ab-'?
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Study Notes
Prefixes and Their Meanings
- a-/an-: Not, without (e.g., anemia, anoxia)
- ab-: Away from, abnormal (e.g., abnormal, abduct)
- abscic-/abscis-: Cut off (e.g., abscission)
- acu-: Needle, sharp (e.g., acupuncture)
- ad-/af-: To, toward (e.g., adrenal, afferent)
- alb-: White (e.g., albumin)
- -algia: Pain (e.g., fibromyalgia)
- amphi-: Both ends or all sides (e.g., amphibious)
- ana-: Up, back, again (e.g., anagram, anaphylaxis)
- ante-: Before, forward (e.g., antebrachium)
- anti-: Against (e.g., antitoxin, antibody)
- aqua-/aque-: Water (e.g., aquatic)
- archae-: Ancient (e.g., archaeopteryx)
- arthr-: Joint (e.g., arthritis)
Suffixes and Their Meanings
- -ase: Enzyme (e.g., lactase)
Other Roots and Their Meanings
- atmo-: Vapor, breath, air (e.g., atmosphere)
- aud-/audio-: To hear, sound, hearing (e.g., audiology)
- auto-: Self (e.g., autoimmune)
- bi-: Two or twice (e.g., biceps)
- bio-: Life (e.g., biology)
- blast-: That which will germinate (e.g., blastula)
- brachi-: Arm (e.g., brachial)
- carcine-: Cancer (e.g., carcinogen)
- card-: Heart (e.g., cardiology)
- carn-: Meat (e.g., carnivore)
- -caryo-/karyo-: Nucleus of a cell (e.g., eukaryote)
- cata-: Down (e.g., catalyst)
- centi-: Hundred (e.g., centimeter)
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Test your knowledge of common prefixes and suffixes used in biological terminology. This quiz covers terms related to anatomy, physiology, and more, helping you to better understand the language of biology. Perfect for students in biology classes or anyone interested in enhancing their scientific vocabulary.
