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Medical Terminology Prefixes 2 Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'Contra' mean?

Away from

Against, opposite (correct)

Twice, double

What does the prefix 'De' signify?

Away from

What does 'Di' represent in terms of quantity?

Twice, double

Define the prefix 'Dia'.

Through, apart, across, completely Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Dis' indicate?

Reversal, apart from, separation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dys' refer to?

Bad, difficult, disordered Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'E/ex' mean?

Out, away from Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ec' signify?

Out from Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Ecto'.

On outer side, situated on Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Em/En' signify?

In Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Endo' mean?

Within Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Epi' represent?

Upon, on Signup and view all the answers

Define the prefix 'Exo'.

Outside, on outer side, outer layer Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Extra' mean?

Outside Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hemi' indicate?

Half Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Hyper' signify?

Over, above, excessive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hypo' mean?

Under, below, deficient Signup and view all the answers

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Medical Terminology Prefixes (Contra to Hypo)

Contra: Indicates opposition or being against something.
De: Denotes movement away from something or separation.
Di: Refers to a quantity of twice or double.
Dia: Implies movement through, apart, across, or completely.
Dis: Associated with reversal or separation from a state.
Dys: Conveys troublesome conditions, difficulty, or disordered states.
E/Ex: Suggests moving out of or away from a particular location.
Ec: Points to something that comes out from inside.
Ecto: Refers to being on the outer side or situated externally.
Em/En: Relates to being inside or within a space.
Endo: Signifies something occurring within or inner regions.
Epi: Indicates being upon or located on top of something.
Exo: Describes external positioning or being outside of a boundary.
Extra: Signifies something that exists outside or additional to a main structure.
Hemi: Refers to half of a structure or quantity.
Hyper: Indicates excess, going above normal levels, or being over.
Hypo: Signifies deficiency, being below normal levels, or under.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology prefixes with this quiz covering terms from 'contra' to 'hypo'. Each card features a prefix along with its definition to help enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary. Perfect for students in medical fields or anyone interested in learning medical terms.