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Medical Terminology: A- to Cirrh/o Flashcards

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Medical Terminology: A- to Cirrh/o Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'a-' mean?

Without (correct)

Both

Toward

With

What does the prefix 'ab-' signify?

Away from

What does the prefix 'ad-' mean?

Toward

What does the prefix 'alb-' refer to?

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What does 'albin/o' represent?

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What does the prefix 'ambi-' mean?

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What does 'an-' signify?

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What does the prefix 'ante-' stand for?

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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What does the prefix 'auto-' refer to?

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What does 'bi-' mean?

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What does 'bio-' indicate?

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What does the prefix 'brady-' signify?

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What does 'chlor/o' refer to?

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What does 'circum-' stand for?

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What does 'cirrh/o' mean?

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Prefixes in Medical Terminology

a-: Indicates absence or "without"
ab-: Designates "away from" in anatomical terms
Ad-: Refers to direction "toward"
Alb-: Signifies the color "white"
Albin/o: Another form denoting "white"
Ambi-: Denotes "both", used in terms applicable to either side
An-: Meaning "without" or "not"
Ante-: Refers to "before" in context of time or position
Anti-: Indicates opposition, meaning "against"
Auto-: Describes "self", often in processes related to the individual
Bi-: Means "two" or "double", often in counting or pairs
Bio-: Relates to "life", frequently used in medical and biological contexts
Brady-: Refers to slowness, often in relation to heart rate or movements
Chlor/o: Indicates the color "green", important in various biological contexts
Circum-: Signifies "around", often used in anatomical descriptions
Cirrh/o: Refers to the color "yellow", used in terms related to liver conditions and jaundice

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This quiz covers essential medical prefixes and their meanings from 'a-' to 'cirrh/o'. Ideal for students studying medical terminology, the flashcards provide concise definitions to enhance your understanding of these terms. Test your knowledge and improve your medical vocabulary with these key concepts.