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Medical Terminology Flashcards: Prefixes

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Medical Terminology Flashcards: Prefixes

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What does the prefix 'ante-', 'pre-', or 'pro-' mean?

against

before (correct)

after

large or great

What does the prefix 'macro-', 'mega-', or 'megalo-' mean?

bad

not or inside

large or great (correct)

small

What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?

small

What does the prefix 'a-' or 'an-' mean?

no, not, without Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

inside or not Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'anti-' or 'contra-' mean?

against Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

slow Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?

bad, difficult Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'eu-' mean?

good, normal Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'mal-' mean?

bad Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean?

fast Signup and view all the answers

What do the prefixes 'alb/o', 'albin/o', 'leuk/o', 'leuc/o' refer to?

white Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'chlor/o' mean?

green Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'cyan/o' mean?

blue Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'erythr/o' mean?

red Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'melan/o' mean?

black Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'xanth/o' mean?

yellow Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes Indicating Time and Size

Ante-, Pre-, Pro-: Indicate "before"; "pro-" can also imply support or favor.
Macro-, Mega-, Megalo-: Refer to "large" or "great."
Micro-: Denotes "small."

Prefixes Indicating Absence or Condition

A-, An-: Imply "no," "not," or "without."
In-: Can mean "not" or "inside."
Dys-: Signifies "bad" or "difficult."
Mal-: Represents "bad."

Prefixes Indicating Speed

Brady-: Means "slow."
Tachy-: Indicates "fast."

Prefixes Indicating Normalcy

Eu-: Signifies "good" or "normal."

Alb/o, Albin/o, Leuk/o, Leuc/o: All refer to "white."
Chlor/o: Indicates "green."
Cyan/o: Refers to "blue."
Erythr/o: Stands for "red."
Melan/o: Represents "black."
Xanth/o: Denotes "yellow."

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This quiz covers essential medical terminology prefixes including ante-, macro-, and micro-. Learn the meanings of common medical prefixes through a series of flashcards. It's a valuable resource for students in medical fields and anyone looking to enhance their medical vocabulary.