Medical Terminology Prefixes 2 Flashcards

What does the prefix 'Contra' mean?

What does the prefix 'De' signify?

What does 'Di' represent in terms of quantity?

Define the prefix 'Dia'.

What does the prefix 'Dis' indicate?

What does 'Dys' refer to?

What does the prefix 'E/ex' mean?

What does 'Ec' signify?

What does the prefix 'Em/En' signify?

What does 'Endo' mean?

What does the prefix 'Epi' represent?

Define the prefix 'Exo'.

What does the prefix 'Extra' mean?

What does 'Hemi' indicate?

What does the prefix 'Hyper' signify?

What does 'Hypo' mean?

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.

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.