Medical Terminology Flashcards: a- to pseudo-
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What does the prefix 'a-' mean?

without

What does the prefix 'allo-' mean?

other

What does the prefix 'an-' mean?

without

What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'contra-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

<p>without</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?

<p>painful, difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'endo-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'epi-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'eso-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'eu-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'ex-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'exo-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'extra-' mean?

<p>outside of</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'hetero-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'homo-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

<p>below; insufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

<p>not; inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'intra-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'macro-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'mono-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'myo-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'neo-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

<p>not</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'nulli-' mean?

<p>none</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'pan-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'para-' mean?

<p>beside, abnormal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'per-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'post-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'primi-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'pro-' mean?

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

What does the prefix 'pseudo-' mean?

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

Study Notes

Prefixes Indicating Absence or Negation

  • a-: Denotes the absence of something; translates to "without."
  • an-: Similar to "a-," it indicates lack or absence.
  • de-: Implies removal or negation; can also mean "without."
  • dis-: Signifies separation or apartness.
  • dys-: Refers to difficulty or pain associated with a condition.
  • non-: Means "not," indicating negation.
  • nullli-: Represents "none," indicating complete absence.

Prefixes Indicating Quantity or Comparison

  • bi-: Implies "two."
  • hemi-: Means "half."
  • mono-: Indicates "one."
  • multi-: Refers to "many."
  • poly-: Another term for "many," often used in broader contexts.
  • macro-: Indicates "large" or an extensive scale.
  • micro-: Refers to "small" or minute sizes.

Prefixes Indicating Location or Direction

  • ante-: Means "before" in time or position.
  • post-: Indicates "after" in time or position.
  • pre-: Suggests "before" in a different context.
  • intra-: Refers to "within," indicating an internal location.
  • inter-: Implies "between," as in relationships or positions.
  • peri-: Means "around" a specific area or location.
  • exo-: Indicates "outward," suggesting movement or position outside.
  • extra-: Refers to being "outside of" something.
  • eso-: Denotes "inward," indicating entry into something.

Prefixes Indicating Condition or Status

  • allo-: Means "other," useful in differentiating types.
  • auto-: Refers to "self," indicating origin or self-source.
  • hetero-: Implies "different," often contrasting with "homo-."
  • homo-: Indicates "same," showing similarity.
  • hyper-: Denotes an "excessive" state or level.
  • hypo-: Refers to a state that is "below" normal or insufficient.

Other Notable Prefixes

  • eu-: Indicates "normal" or good condition.
  • brady-: Implies a "slow" condition, often in reference to speed.
  • myo-: Suggests "muscle" or muscle-related conditions.
  • neo-: Refers to "new," often in developmental contexts.
  • pseudo-: Denotes something that is "false" or misleading.

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This quiz consists of flashcards covering essential medical prefixes from 'a-' to 'pseudo-'. Each card features a term along with its definition, providing a quick and effective study tool. Perfect for students of medical terminology or healthcare professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.

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