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What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?
What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?
What does the prefix 'mono-' mean?
What does the prefix 'mono-' mean?
one, single
What does the suffix '-mortem' refer to?
What does the suffix '-mortem' refer to?
death
What does the term 'muc-' refer to?
What does the term 'muc-' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?
What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?
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What does 'my-' refer to in medical terminology?
What does 'my-' refer to in medical terminology?
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What does 'myc-' refer to?
What does 'myc-' refer to?
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What does 'myel-' refer to?
What does 'myel-' refer to?
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What does 'myring-' refer to?
What does 'myring-' refer to?
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What does 'narc-' refer to?
What does 'narc-' refer to?
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What does 'nas-' refer to?
What does 'nas-' refer to?
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What does '-natal' refer to?
What does '-natal' refer to?
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What does 'necr-' refer to?
What does 'necr-' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?
What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?
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What does 'neph-' refer to?
What does 'neph-' refer to?
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What does 'neur-' refer to?
What does 'neur-' refer to?
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What does 'noct-' refer to?
What does 'noct-' refer to?
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What does the term 'non' mean?
What does the term 'non' mean?
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What does 'ocul-' refer to?
What does 'ocul-' refer to?
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What does '-ode, oid' refer to?
What does '-ode, oid' refer to?
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What does 'odont-' refer to?
What does 'odont-' refer to?
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What does 'olig-' refer to?
What does 'olig-' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-ologist' denote?
What does the suffix '-ologist' denote?
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What does the suffix '-ology' refer to?
What does the suffix '-ology' refer to?
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What does '-oma' refer to?
What does '-oma' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'onco-' mean?
What does the prefix 'onco-' mean?
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What does 'oophor-' refer to?
What does 'oophor-' refer to?
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What does 'ophthalm-' refer to?
What does 'ophthalm-' refer to?
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What does '-opia' refer to?
What does '-opia' refer to?
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What does '-opsy' mean?
What does '-opsy' mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Prefixes and Suffixes
- micro-: Refers to something small in size.
- mono-: Indicates one or single entity.
- -mortem: Relates specifically to death.
- muc- (o, us): Pertains to mucus or the secretions from mucus membranes.
- multi-: Describes many or a large quantity of something.
- my- (o): Associated with muscles.
- myc- (o): Involves fungi.
- myel- (o): Refers to bone marrow or spinal cord.
- myring- (o): Relates to the eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane.
- narc- (o): Indicates sleep, numbness, or stupor.
- nas- (o): Pertains to the nose.
- -natal: Concerns birth or the process of being born.
- necr- (o): Relates to death.
- neo-: Indicates something new or recent.
- neph- (r, ro): Refers to the kidneys.
- neur- (o): Relates to nerves or the nervous system.
- noct- (i): Refers to night or nighttime activities.
- non: Indicates none or a lack of something.
- ocul- (o): Pertains to the eye.
- -ode, oid: Describes form, shape, or resemblance.
- odont- (o): Refers to teeth.
- olig- (o): Indicates few or less than the normal or expected amount.
- -ologist: Refers to a person who studies or practices in a specific field.
- -ology: Represents the study or science of a particular subject.
- -oma: Indicates a tumor or swelling.
- onco-: Relates to mass, bulk, or tumor.
- oophor- (o): Pertains to the ovary or female egg cell.
- ophthalm- (o): Refers to the eye.
- -opia: Related to vision or sight.
- -opsy: Means to view or examine, often used in medical contexts.
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Test your knowledge of medical prefixes and suffixes with this quiz. Understand the meanings of terms like 'micro-', 'mono-', and more as they relate to the medical field. Perfect for students and professionals looking to brush up on their vocabulary.
