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Select the prefix that means 'two.'
Select the prefix that means 'two.'
- bi (correct)
- mono
- multi
- tri
The prefix peri- means 'to follow after.'
The prefix peri- means 'to follow after.'
False (B)
Preoperative orders are written by a physician for the patient:
Preoperative orders are written by a physician for the patient:
before the surgery
Select the prefix that means 'away from.'
Select the prefix that means 'away from.'
Select the prefix that means 'small.'
Select the prefix that means 'small.'
Select the prefix that means 'upon, over, above, or on top of.'
Select the prefix that means 'upon, over, above, or on top of.'
The prefix hemi- means partial.
The prefix hemi- means partial.
Select the prefix that means 'against.'
Select the prefix that means 'against.'
Select the prefix that means 'slow.'
Select the prefix that means 'slow.'
When a person has a circumcision, where is the cut made?
When a person has a circumcision, where is the cut made?
Select the prefix that means 'large.'
Select the prefix that means 'large.'
Select the prefix that means 'outside or away from.'
Select the prefix that means 'outside or away from.'
The prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean 'below.'
The prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean 'below.'
What does the prefix endo- mean?
What does the prefix endo- mean?
Primi- is a prefix that means first.
Primi- is a prefix that means first.
Select the prefix that means 'around.'
Select the prefix that means 'around.'
The prefix contra- means 'with, together, or jointly.'
The prefix contra- means 'with, together, or jointly.'
Select the prefix that means 'away from.'
Select the prefix that means 'away from.'
Select the prefix that means 'many.'
Select the prefix that means 'many.'
Select the prefix that means 'before.'
Select the prefix that means 'before.'
If the suffix -sect means 'to cut,' what would be the definition of bisect?
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.
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 'excessive or abnormally high.'
Select the prefix that means 'none.'
Select the prefix that means 'none.'
A megameal at a fast-food restaurant is a large meal.
A megameal at a fast-food restaurant is a large meal.
The prefix eu- means bad or difficult.
The prefix eu- means bad or difficult.
Select the prefix that means 'three.'
Select the prefix that means 'three.'
If a patient has bradycardia, what is the problem?
If a patient has bradycardia, what is the problem?
Select the prefix that means 'one.'
Select the prefix that means 'one.'
What is the meaning of the prefix ab-?
What is the meaning of the prefix ab-?
Select the prefix that means 'upon, over, above, or on top of.'
Select the prefix that means 'upon, over, above, or on top of.'
A megameal at a fast-food restaurant is a large meal.
A megameal at a fast-food restaurant is a large meal.
Select the prefix that means 'different.'
Select the prefix that means 'different.'
Meta- means 'after or change,' as in the term metabolism.
Meta- means 'after or change,' as in the term metabolism.
If a phobia is a fear, what does polyphobia mean?
If a phobia is a fear, what does polyphobia mean?
Select the prefix that means 'against or counter.'
Select the prefix that means 'against or counter.'
Study Notes
Prefix Meanings
- bi: means "two."
- ab: translates to "away from."
- micro: signifies "small."
- epi: indicates "upon, over, above, or on top of."
- brady: means "slow."
- macro: denotes "large."
- eco: refers to "outside or away from."
- peri: signifies "around."
- multi: translates to "many."
- pre: means "before."
- hyper: indicates "excessive or abnormally high."
- nulli: means "none."
- tri: signifies "three."
- mono: translates to "one."
- heter: indicates "different."
- contra: means "against" or "counter."
Suffix Meanings
- -sect: means "to cut."
- bisect: defined as "to cut into two parts."
Other Terms
- bradycardia: refers to a slower-than-normal heartbeat.
- pseudonym: a false name.
- polydophobia: means "many fears."
- metabolism: relates to the prefix meta-, which means "after or change."
True or False Facts
- "The prefix peri- means 'to follow after.": false.
- "The prefix hemi- means partial.": false.
- "Prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean 'below.": true.
- "Primi- is a prefix that means first.": true.
- "A megameal at a fast-food restaurant is a large meal.": true.
- "The prefix eu- means bad or difficult.": false.
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Test your knowledge of prefixes and definitions in medical terminology with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on commonly used prefixes that are essential for understanding medical language. Perfect for students in health sciences or anyone interested in enhancing their medical vocabulary.
