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What does the prefix ANTI- mean?
What is the meaning of the prefix BRADY-?
slow
What does END- or ENDO- refer to?
within, in, inside
The prefix HEMI- means?
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What does the prefix HYPER- indicate?
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What is the meaning of the prefix HYPO-?
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What does the prefix INTER- mean?
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What does the prefix POST- mean?
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What does the prefix PRE- signify?
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What does the prefix SUB- mean?
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What does the prefix SUPER- or SUPRA- indicate?
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What does TACHY- refer to?
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What is the meaning of the prefix INTRA-?
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What does the prefix NEO- mean?
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What does the prefix PER- indicate?
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What does the prefix PERI- mean?
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What does the prefix POLY- refer to?
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What does the prefix A- or AN- mean?
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What does the prefix ANTE- signify?
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What does the prefix DYS- mean?
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Study Notes
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.
