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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?
between
What does the prefix 'intra-' mean?
within
What does the prefix 'ipsi-' mean?
itself
What does the prefix 'iso-' mean?
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What does the suffix '-itis' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'karyo-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'kerato-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'kino-' or '-kinin' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'lact-', 'lacto', or '-lactin' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'lapar-' mean?
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What does the suffix '-lemma' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'leuko-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'liga-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'lip-' or 'lipo-' refer to?
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What does the suffix 'lith-' mean?
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Study Notes
Prefixes and Suffixes in Medical Terminology
- inter-: Refers to something positioned between two entities.
- intra-: Indicates something located within a single entity or structure.
- ipsi-: Pertains to the same side (itself) in relation to anatomical structures.
- iso-: Denotes equality or similarity in measurement or structure.
- -itis: A suffix used to describe inflammation of a specific organ or tissue.
- karyo-: Relates to the nucleus or body of a cell.
- kerato-: Refers to horn-like structures, often associated with the cornea of the eye.
- kino- or -kinin: Pertains to movement or a substance that causes movement.
- lact-, lacto, -lactin: Associated with milk production or lactose.
- lapar-: Relates to the flank or loins, often used in surgical contexts (e.g., laparotomy).
- -lemma: Refers to a husk or sheath, commonly used in cellular terms.
- leuko-: Indicates a white color, often relating to white blood cells (leukocytes).
- liga-: Means to bind or connect structures together, often used in anatomical terms.
- lip- or lipo-: Refers to fat or fatty tissues, important in discussing metabolism and nutrition.
- lith-: Denotes a stone or mineral, commonly associated with conditions like lithiasis (formation of stones in the body).
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This quiz explores essential medical terms ranging from 'inter-' to 'lith-'. Ideal for students or professionals looking to enhance their medical vocabulary. Test your knowledge of these prefixes and suffixes used in the medical field.
