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What does 'para-' mean?
What does 'poly-' mean?
What does 'post-' mean?
What does 'pre-' mean?
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What does 'pro-' mean?
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What does 're-' mean?
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What does 'schiz(o)-' mean?
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What does 'sub-' mean?
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What does 'supra-' mean?
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What does 'tachy-' mean?
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Study Notes
Prefix Definitions in Medical Terminology
- Para-: Indicates a position beside, beyond, around, or abnormal; e.g., parathyroid glands are located next to the thyroid gland.
- Poly-: Represents a quantity of many or more than usual; e.g., polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, with "dipsa" meaning thirst in Greek.
- Post-: Means after or behind; e.g., postmortem signifies events occurring after death.
- Pre-: Indicates before; e.g., preoperative refers to the time before a surgical operation.
- Pro-: Suggests before or in favor of; e.g., prognosis is a prediction regarding the expected progression of a disease based on medical data.
- Re-: Denotes again or in reverse; e.g., relapse refers to the recurrence of a previous health condition.
- Schiz(o)-: Implies a split or division; e.g., schizophrenia is characterized by fragmented mental functions and confusion.
- Sub-: Indicates beneath or below; e.g., subcutaneous refers to the layer of tissue located beneath the skin.
- Supra-: Means above or excessive; e.g., suprapatellar pertains to the area above the kneecap (patella).
- Tachy-: Represents speed; e.g., tachycardia refers to an abnormally fast heart rate.
- Trans-: Signifies movement through or across; e.g., transfusion is the process of transferring blood from one individual to another.
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Explore essential medical terminology with this flashcard quiz focusing on prefixes from P to T. Each card provides a word, its definition, and examples to enhance your understanding. Perfect for students in medical fields or anyone interested in medical language.
