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What does the prefix 'polio-' mean?
Gray
What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?
Many
What does the prefix 'post-' mean?
Behind, after, following
What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'presby-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'pro-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'proct-, procto-' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'pseud-, pseudo-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'psych-, psycho-' mean?
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What does the suffix '-ptosis' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'pulmo-, pulmono-' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'py-, pyo-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'pyel-, pyelo-' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Prefixes and Suffixes
- Polio-: Refers to gray; often used in medical terminology associated with neurological conditions.
- Poly-: Indicates 'many'; frequently used to describe multiple instances or conditions.
- Post-: Means 'behind, after, following'; often denotes timing in medical contexts, such as 'post-operative'.
- Pre-: Signifies 'before, ahead of'; used to indicate something that occurs prior to an event, like 'pre-existing conditions'.
- Presby-: Relates to 'old age'; commonly found in terms such as 'presbyopia', referring to age-related vision changes.
- Pro-: Implies 'in front of, before'; can indicate anatomical positions or surgical procedures, like 'prolapse'.
- Proct-, procto-: Associated with the rectum; important in terms related to bowel and rectal health.
- Pseud-, pseudo-: Denotes 'false'; often used to describe diseases or conditions that resemble others but are not genuine, e.g., 'pseudomonas'.
- Psych-, psycho-: Pertains to 'mind'; used in a variety of mental health terminologies like 'psychology' and 'psychiatry'.
- -ptosis: Refers to 'downward displacement, falling'; a key suffix in medical terms indicating a dropping or sagging of an organ, such as 'nephroptosis' (kidney dropping).
- Pulmo-, pulmono-: Relates to 'lung'; essential in terms associated with respiratory conditions, such as 'pulmonary'.
- Py-, pyo-: Indicates 'pus'; used in terms suggesting infection or inflammation, like 'pyoderma'.
- Pyel-, pyelo-: Refers to 'kidney pelvis'; crucial in discussing renal anatomy and conditions affecting the kidneys.
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Test your knowledge on commonly used medical prefixes and suffixes in this quiz. From 'polio-' to 'pseudo-', explore how these terms shape medical terminology and understand their meanings in various contexts. Perfect for students and professionals alike!
