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What does the prefix pseudo- mean?
What does the prefix hypo- mean?
What does the prefix para- mean?
What does the prefix milli- mean?
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What is the term that means pertaining to outside of the eye?
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What does the prefix oligo mean?
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In the term anicteric, what does the prefix an- mean?
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The term intermediary means pertaining to occurring ________ two periods of time.
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What does the prefix con- indicate in the term concentration?
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In the term premenstrual, what does the prefix pre- mean?
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What does the prefix re- mean in the term react?
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What does the prefix hemi- mean?
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The medical term epigastric means pertaining to the region ___ of the stomach.
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The prefix that means within or inner is:
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Circum- is a prefix that means:
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What is the meaning of the prefix nulli-?
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What does the prefix poly- mean?
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What does the prefix ambi- mean?
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You are asked to concentrate on your schoolwork. This means you should get ___ studying.
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Study Notes
Prefix Meanings
- Pseudo-: Indicates something false or not genuine.
- Hypo-: Refers to a lower or below normal level.
- Para-: Suggests alongside, apart from, abnormal, or relating to parts of a pair.
- Milli-: Represents one thousandth of a unit.
- Oligo-: Denotes a scanty or insufficient amount.
- An- (in anicteric): Implies absence or without.
- Re- (in react): Means to do again or return.
- Hemi-: Indicates half or partial.
- Endo-: Refers to within or inner.
- Circum-: Means around or encircling.
- Nulli-: Signifies none or no.
- Poly-: Stands for many or multiple.
- Ambi-: Indicates both sides or duality.
Medical Terminology
- Extraocular: Pertains to outside of the eye.
- Intermediary: Describes something occurring between two periods of time.
- Premenstrual: Indicates the time period before menstruation.
- Epigastric: Refers to the region above the stomach.
Concentration Context
- Concentrating on schoolwork emphasizes the need to engage deeply or work with focus.
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