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What does the prefix ANTI- mean?

within

before

after

against (correct)

What is the meaning of the prefix BRADY-?

slow

What does END- or ENDO- refer to?

within, in, inside

The prefix HEMI- means?

half Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix HYPER- indicate?

excessive, increased Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix HYPO-?

deficient, decreased Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix INTER- mean?

between, among Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix POST- mean?

after, behind Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix PRE- signify?

before, in front of, forward Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix SUB- mean?

under, less, below Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix SUPER- or SUPRA- indicate?

above, excessive Signup and view all the answers

What does TACHY- refer to?

fast, rapid Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix INTRA-?

within, inside Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix NEO- mean?

new, strange Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix PER- indicate?

excessive, through Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix PERI- mean?

surrounding, around Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix POLY- refer to?

many Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix A- or AN- mean?

without, away from, negative, not Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix ANTE- signify?

before, in front of, forward Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix DYS- mean?

bad, difficult, painful Signup and view all the answers

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Medical Word Prefixes Overview

ANTI-: Means against, opposed to, or counteracting.
BRADY-: Indicates slowness.
END-, ENDO-: Refers to within, in, or inside.
HEMI-: Signifies half.
HYPER-: Denotes excessive or increased.
HYPO-: Represents deficiency or decrease.
INTER-: Means between or among; used to describe relationships between two groups.
POST-: Refers to after or behind.
PRE-: Signifies before, in front of, or forward.
SUB-: Means under, less, or below.
SUPER-, SUPRA-: Indicates above or excessive; supra- can also mean rising above surrounding entities.
TACHY-: Refers to fast or rapid.
INTRA-: Indicates within or inside; distinct from inter- which refers to between groups.
NEO-: Means new or strange.
PER-: Refers to excessive or through.
PERI-: Indicates surrounding or around.
POLY-: Signifies many.
A-, AN-: Means without, away from, negative, or not.
ANTE-: Means before, in front of, or forward; similar to anti-, but with a positioning context.
DYS-: Indicates bad, difficult, or painful conditions.

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This quiz features flashcards that break down key prefixes used in medical terminology. Learn the meanings of prefixes like 'ANTI-', 'BRADY-', and 'END-' to enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary. Perfect for students studying healthcare or preparing for the NHA exam.