Medical Terminology Prefixes 2 Flashcards
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Medical Terminology Prefixes 2 Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'Contra' mean?

  • Away from
  • Against, opposite (correct)
  • In
  • Twice, double
  • What does the prefix 'De' signify?

    Away from

    What does 'Di' represent in terms of quantity?

    Twice, double

    Define the prefix 'Dia'.

    <p>Through, apart, across, completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Dis' indicate?

    <p>Reversal, apart from, separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Dys' refer to?

    <p>Bad, difficult, disordered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'E/ex' mean?

    <p>Out, away from</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Ec' signify?

    <p>Out from</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Ecto'.

    <p>On outer side, situated on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Em/En' signify?

    <p>In</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Endo' mean?

    <p>Within</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Epi' represent?

    <p>Upon, on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define the prefix 'Exo'.

    <p>Outside, on outer side, outer layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Extra' mean?

    <p>Outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Hemi' indicate?

    <p>Half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Hyper' signify?

    <p>Over, above, excessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Hypo' mean?

    <p>Under, below, deficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.

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