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What does the term 'A' mean?
What does 'Ab' mean?
Away
What is the meaning of 'Acetabulo'?
Small cup
What does 'Acro' denote?
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What does 'Ad' signify?
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What does 'Adeno' refer to?
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What does 'Aero' mean?
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What does 'Af' indicate?
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What is the meaning of 'Ag'?
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What does the suffix '-al' signify?
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What does 'Ala' mean?
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What does 'Albi' denote?
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What does 'Algi' refer to?
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What does 'Aliment' mean?
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What does 'Allo' indicate?
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What does 'Amphi' mean?
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What does 'An' signify?
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What does 'Ana' mean?
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What does 'Andro' denote?
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What does 'Angi' signify?
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What does 'Ante' mean?
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What does 'Antero' signify?
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What does 'Anti' indicate?
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What does 'Apo' mean?
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What does 'Arbor' refer to?
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What does 'Artic' mean?
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What does the suffix '-ary' indicate?
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What does 'Ase' signify?
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What does 'Ast-, astro-' mean?
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What does the suffix '-ata,-ate' signify?
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What does 'Athero' mean?
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What does 'Atrio' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology (A-Atrio-)
- Prefix "A" refers to negation or absence (e.g., without).
- Prefix "Ab" indicates movement away from something.
- Term "Acetabulo" means small cup, often used in anatomical contexts.
- Prefix "Acro" signifies extremities or peaks (e.g., acromion).
- Prefix "Ad" implies direction toward or near a point.
- Prefix "Adeno" denotes glands, relevant in various biological functions.
- Prefix "Aero" relates to air or oxygen, essential in respiration.
- Prefix "Af" also signifies direction toward.
- Prefix "Ag" indicates togetherness or conjunction.
- Suffix "-al" denotes pertaining to a certain subject or area.
- Term "Ala" refers to wings, commonly seen in anatomy.
- Prefix "Albi" stands for white, used in medical terms related to coloration.
- Prefix "Algi" denotes pain, crucial in pain management discussions.
- Term "Aliment" relates to nourishment or nutritional elements.
- Prefix "Allo" indicates other or different variants.
- Prefix "Amphi" signifies both or either of two sides.
- Prefix "An" is another negation or absence term.
- Prefix "Ana" describes processes of building up or breaking down.
- Prefix "Andro" is related to male characteristics or entities.
- Prefix "Angi" references vessels, typically blood vessels in medical contexts.
- Prefix "Ante" means before or in front of, often used in anatomical positions.
- Prefix "Antero" specifies a forward location in medical terminology.
- Prefix "Anti" denotes opposition or resistance to something.
- Prefix "Apo" means from, off, away, or above, commonly used in biochemical terms.
- Term "Arbor" translates to tree, used metaphorically in anatomy.
- Term "Artic" indicates joints or related activities in speech.
- Suffix "-ary" denotes relating to a particular field or subject.
- **Suffix "Ase" signifies enzymes, critical in biochemical pathways.
- Prefix "Ast-" or "Astro-" relates to stars, often used in astronomy and medicine.
- Suffix "-ata" or "-ate" indicates possession or pluralization of a term.
- Prefix "Athero" refers to fat, often in discussions of arterial health.
- Term "Atrio" describes entryways, crucial in cardiac anatomy.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology starting with the letter A. This quiz covers prefixes, terms, and suffixes used in various medical contexts. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of foundational medical language.
