Medical Prefixes and Definitions Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the prefix endo- mean?

within

Select the prefix that means 'above or upon'.

epi- (correct)

intra-

endo-

hypo-

Select the prefix that means 'within'.

intra- (correct)

hypo-

endo-

exo-

Select the prefix that means 'half'.

hemi- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'new'.

neo- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'little'.

oligo- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'decreased or low'.

hypo- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'after'.

post- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'two'.

bi- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'without'.

a- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'none'.

nulli- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'outward or exterior'.

exo- Signup and view all the answers

What prefix means 'together'?

con- Signup and view all the answers

A paralysis that is limited to one arm could be called:

unilateral Signup and view all the answers

What does the term paramedic mean in terms of how the person works with a physician?

beside Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'three'.

tri- Signup and view all the answers

The term bisect would be correctly defined as:

to cut into two parts Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'slow'.

brady- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'many'.

multi- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'away from'.

ab- Signup and view all the answers

When a person has a circumcision, where is the cut made?

around Signup and view all the answers

Preoperative orders are written by a physician for the patient:

before surgery Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'different'.

heter- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'against or counter'.

contra- Signup and view all the answers

If a phobia is a fear, what does polyphobia mean?

many fears Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'excessive or abnormally high'.

hyper- Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'both'.

ambi- Signup and view all the answers

Premature babies and the elderly have semitransparent skin. What kind of skin do they have?

partially transparent Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'small'.

micro- Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefix Meanings

"endo-" refers to "within."
"epi-" signifies "above or upon."
"intra-" means "within."
"hemi-" indicates "half."
"neo-" translates to "new."
"oligo-" denotes "little."
"hypo-" represents "decreased or low."
"post-" means "after."
"bi-" refers to "two."
"a-" indicates "without."
"nulli-" means "none."
"exo-" signifies "outward or exterior."
"con-" translates to "together."
"tri-" refers to "three."
"brady-" indicates "slow."
"multi-" means "many."
"ab-" signifies "away from."
"heter-" denotes "different."
"contra-" translates to "against or counter."
"hyper-" means "excessive or abnormally high."
"ambi-" indicates "both."
"micro-" refers to "small."

Specific Definitions

Unilateral paralysis affects one arm only.
The term "paramedic" means working beside a physician.
"Bisect" means to cut into two parts.
"Polypobia" means a fear of many things.
Circumcision involves a cut made around.
Preoperative orders are given before surgery.
Premature babies and the elderly have skin that is partially transparent.

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Test your knowledge on common medical prefixes and their meanings with this quiz. You'll also explore specific medical terms and their definitions, enhancing your understanding of medical vocabulary. Perfect for students in healthcare fields or anyone interested in medical terminology!