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Medical Terminology A-D Flashcards
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Medical Terminology A-D Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'A-' or 'An-' mean?

  • Against
  • Toward
  • With
  • Without (correct)
  • What does the prefix 'ab-' mean?

    Away from

    What does the prefix 'Ad-' signify?

    Toward

    What is the meaning of 'Aut(o)-'?

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

    What does the prefix 'Brady-' refer to?

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

    What does 'Chem(o)-' stand for?

    <p>Chemistry or drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Dia-' mean?

    <p>Complete or through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Dis-' suggest?

    <p>To separate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Dys-' indicate?

    <p>Abnormal or painful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prefix Meanings and Examples

    • A- or An-: Indicates absence or negation; for instance, "asepsis" refers to a state free from pathogens.

    • Ab-: Signifies movement away from something; example includes "abduction," which is the movement of a limb away from the body's midline.

    • Ad-: Denotes movement toward something; "adduction" refers to the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

    • Aut(o)-: Represents self; for example, an "autograft" is a surgical procedure using one's own skin for repair.

    • Brady-: Indicates slowness; "bradycardia" refers specifically to a slower than normal heartbeat.

    • Chem(o)-: Relates to chemistry or drugs; "chemotherapy" is a drug treatment designed for cancer patients.

    • Dia-: Conveys completeness or thoroughness; in "diagnosis," it suggests a complete understanding necessary for identifying a disease.

    • Dis-: Means to separate or take apart; "dissection" involves cutting open an organism to examine its internal structures. Additionally, it can suggest:

      • Lack, as seen in "distrust" or "disorientation"
      • Reversal, as illustrated in "disconnect"
    • Dys-: Indicates abnormality or pain; "dysentery," for example, describes a painful inflammatory disease of the intestine.

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    This quiz covers key medical terminology from A to D. Each term features its definition along with examples to aid in comprehension. Perfect for students or anyone looking to enhance their medical vocabulary.

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