Medical Terminology Module 3

Select the prefix that means 'two.'

The prefix peri- means 'to follow after.'

Preoperative orders are written by a physician for the patient:

Select the prefix that means 'away from.'

Select the prefix that means 'small.'

Select the prefix that means 'upon, over, above, or on top of.'

The prefix hemi- means partial.

Select the prefix that means 'against.'

Select the prefix that means 'slow.'

When a person has a circumcision, where is the cut made?

Select the prefix that means 'large.'

Select the prefix that means 'outside or away from.'

The prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean 'below.'

What does the prefix endo- mean?

Primi- is a prefix that means first.

Select the prefix that means 'around.'

The prefix contra- means 'with, together, or jointly.'

Select the prefix that means 'away from.'

Select the prefix that means 'many.'

Select the prefix that means 'before.'

If the suffix -sect means 'to cut,' what would be the definition of bisect?

Nym is a word part that means name, so a pseudonym is a false name.

Select the prefix that means 'excessive or abnormally high.'

Select the prefix that means 'none.'

A megameal at a fast-food restaurant is a large meal.

The prefix eu- means bad or difficult.

Select the prefix that means 'three.'

If a patient has bradycardia, what is the problem?

Select the prefix that means 'one.'

What is the meaning of the prefix ab-?

Select the prefix that means 'upon, over, above, or on top of.'

A megameal at a fast-food restaurant is a large meal.

Select the prefix that means 'different.'

Meta- means 'after or change,' as in the term metabolism.

If a phobia is a fear, what does polyphobia mean?

Select the prefix that means 'against or counter.'