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What does the prefix 'ante-', 'pre-', or 'pro-' mean?
What does the prefix 'macro-', 'mega-', or 'megalo-' mean?
What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?
small
What does the prefix 'a-' or 'an-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'anti-' or 'contra-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'eu-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'mal-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean?
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What do the prefixes 'alb/o', 'albin/o', 'leuk/o', 'leuc/o' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'chlor/o' mean?
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What does the prefix 'cyan/o' mean?
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What does the prefix 'erythr/o' mean?
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What does the prefix 'melan/o' mean?
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What does the prefix 'xanth/o' mean?
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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."
Color-Related Prefixes
- 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.
