Medical Prefixes and Their Meanings
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What does the prefix 'ana-' mean in the term anatomy?

up

Select the prefix that means 'through or across.'

  • sub-
  • trans- (correct)
  • a-
  • ana-

Is tachy- a prefix that means 'abnormal or difficult'?

False (B)

Select the prefix that means 'without.'

<p>a- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a patient has bradycardia, what is the problem?

<p>He has a slower-than-normal heartbeat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A megameal at a fast-food restaurant is a large meal.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'against.'

<p>anti- (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'endo-' mean?

<p>within</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'below, under, or beneath.'

<p>sub- (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a train is transcontinental, how does it travel?

<p>across the continent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'two.'

<p>bi- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'both.'

<p>ambi- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of skin do premature babies and older adults have?

<p>partially transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>unilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prefix means 'together'?

<p>con-</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'different.'

<p>heter- (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a mixed infection with several different organisms involved?

<p>multi-infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Preoperative orders are written by a physician for the patient?

<p>before surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'against or counter.'

<p>anti- (A), contra- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>hyper- (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefixes super- and supra- both mean 'abnormal.'

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'half.'

<p>hemi- (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>around</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'one.'

<p>mono- (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'away from.'

<p>ab- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'large.'

<p>macro- (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'deficient or low.'

<p>hypo- (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix eu- means 'bad or difficult.'

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'small.'

<p>micro- (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'around.'

<p>peri- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean 'below.'

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'after.'

<p>post- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'before.'

<p>pre- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix macro- means 'small.'

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the suffix '-sect' means 'to cut,' what is the term 'bisect' defined as?

<p>to cut into two parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the epigastric region of the abdomen?

<p>over the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix ecto- means 'outside.'

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A posttest is a test taken at the beginning of a course.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'slow.'

<p>brady- (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meta- means 'after or change,' as in the term metabolism.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefixes ep- and epi- mean 'outside or away from.'

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'bad.'

<p>mal- (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nym is a word part that means 'name,' so a pseudonym is a false name.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'within.'

<p>intra- (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prefix means 'above or excessive'?

<p>hyper-</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix para- means 'alongside or abnormal.'

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix hypo- means 'deficient, abnormally low, or below.'

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix contra- means 'with, together, or jointly.'

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'new.'

<p>neo- (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the prefix that means 'rapid.'

<p>tachy- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes and Their Meanings

  • Ana-: Means "up," as in anatomy.
  • Trans-: Means "through or across."
  • A-: Means "without."
  • Tachy-: Means "rapid" or "fast."
  • Brady-: Means "slow."
  • Anti-: Means "against."
  • Endo-: Means "within."
  • Sub-: Means "below, under, or beneath."
  • Bi-: Means "two."
  • Ambi-: Means "both."
  • Heter-: Means "different."
  • Con-: Means "together."
  • Contra-: Means "against or counter."
  • Hyper-: Means "excessive or abnormally high."
  • Hemi-: Means "half."
  • Mono-: Means "one."
  • Ab-: Means "away from."
  • Macro-: Means "large."
  • Hypo-: Means "deficient or low."
  • Micro-: Means "small."
  • Peri-: Means "around."
  • Post-: Means "after."
  • Pre-: Means "before."
  • Ecto-: Means "outside."
  • Mal-: Means "bad."
  • Intra-: Means "within."
  • Neo-: Means "new."

Important Concepts

  • Bradycardia: Refers to a slower-than-normal heartbeat.
  • Circumcision: Involves a cut made "around" a specific area (typically the foreskin).
  • Semitransparent Skin: Refers to skin that is "partially transparent," which can be seen in premature babies and older adults.
  • Epigastric Region: Positioned "over the stomach."
  • Multi-infection: Describes a mixed infection involving several different organisms.
  • Bisect: Means to cut into two parts, while -sect means "to cut."
  • Pseudonym: A false name, where "nym" means name.

Clarifications

  • The prefixes super- and supra- do not mean "abnormal"; this is false.
  • Eu- does not mean "bad or difficult"; this is false.
  • The prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean "below."
  • Macro- does not mean "small"; this is false.
  • The term "posttest" refers to an assessment taken after a course, not at the beginning.
  • The prefix contra- means "against," not "with, together, or jointly."

True/False Notes

  • The prefix ecto- correctly means "outside."
  • Meta- means "after or change," as seen in "metabolism."
  • The prefixes ep- and epi- do not mean "outside or away from"; this is false.
  • The prefix para- correctly signifies "alongside or abnormal."
  • The prefix hypo- means "deficient or abnormally low," which is true.

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This quiz covers various medical prefixes and their meanings, aiding in the understanding of complex medical terms. From 'ana-' to 'neo-', each prefix is broken down for clarity, making it useful for medical students and professionals alike.

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