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What does the prefix 'Eu-' mean?
What does the prefix 'Eu-' mean?
Which prefix means 'Against Cell'?
Which prefix means 'Against Cell'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Mal-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Mal-'?
'Myc/o-' pertains to:
'Myc/o-' pertains to:
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The prefix 'Neo-' refers to:
The prefix 'Neo-' refers to:
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'Cyt/o-' is associated with which of the following?
'Cyt/o-' is associated with which of the following?
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'Cardi/o-' refers to which body part?
'Cardi/o-' refers to which body part?
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'Dermat/o-' is associated with:
'Dermat/o-' is associated with:
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'Angi/o-' mainly relates to which body part?
'Angi/o-' mainly relates to which body part?
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Prefix Meanings and Associations
- 'Eu-' signifies "good" or "normal," often used in medical terminology to denote a state of health or well-being.
- A prefix meaning "against cell" is 'Anti-' which indicates opposition or resistance to cellular components or processes.
- The prefix 'Mal-' denotes "bad" or "poor," commonly used to indicate harmful conditions or diseases, such as in "malnutrition."
- 'Myc/o-' pertains to "fungus," used in terms related to fungal infections or diseases like mycosis.
- The prefix 'Neo-' refers to "new," typically used to describe something that is recent or newly formed, such as in "neoplasm" for a new tissue growth.
- 'Cyt/o-' is associated with "cell," often found in terms related to cellular structure or function, like "cytology," the study of cells.
- 'Cardi/o-' specifically refers to the heart, used in terms related to heart health or conditions, such as "cardiology."
- 'Dermat/o-' is associated with the skin, frequently seen in medical terms involving skin conditions or treatments, such as "dermatitis."
- 'Angi/o-' mainly relates to blood vessels, used to describe conditions or procedures involving vascular systems, such as "angioplasty."
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Test your knowledge of medical prefixes such as A-, An-, Andr/o-, Anti-, and more with this quiz. Identify the meanings of these prefixes commonly used in medical terminology.
