Questions and Answers
What does the prefix 'A-' or 'An-' mean?
What does the prefix 'ab-' mean?
Away from
What does the prefix 'Ad-' signify?
Toward
What is the meaning of 'Aut(o)-'?
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What does the prefix 'Brady-' refer to?
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What does 'Chem(o)-' stand for?
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What does the prefix 'Dia-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Dis-' suggest?
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What does 'Dys-' indicate?
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Study Notes
Prefix Meanings and Examples
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A- or An-: Indicates absence or negation; for instance, "asepsis" refers to a state free from pathogens.
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Ab-: Signifies movement away from something; example includes "abduction," which is the movement of a limb away from the body's midline.
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Ad-: Denotes movement toward something; "adduction" refers to the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.
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Aut(o)-: Represents self; for example, an "autograft" is a surgical procedure using one's own skin for repair.
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Brady-: Indicates slowness; "bradycardia" refers specifically to a slower than normal heartbeat.
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Chem(o)-: Relates to chemistry or drugs; "chemotherapy" is a drug treatment designed for cancer patients.
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Dia-: Conveys completeness or thoroughness; in "diagnosis," it suggests a complete understanding necessary for identifying a disease.
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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"
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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.
