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What does the prefix 'a-' mean?
What does the prefix 'ab-' signify?
from, away from
What does the suffix '-able' mean?
capable of
The prefix 'acanth/o' refers to something that is thorny or spiny.
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Which of the following represents the term for the hip socket?
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Define 'adip/o'.
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What does the prefix 'aer/o' mean?
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What does the suffix '-algia' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'ankyl/o' represent?
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The prefix 'anti-' means 'for' or 'in favor of'.
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Which term means 'opening of the rectum'?
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Study Notes
Prefixes and Suffixes Related to Medical Terminology
- a-: Indicates absence, lack, or negation.
- ab-: Refers to moving from or away from a point.
- ad-: Signifies movement toward or near.
- -able: Denotes capability or the state of being able to do something.
- -ago: Pertains to a disease state or condition.
Anatomy and Body Systems
- abdomin/o: Relates to the abdomen area.
- acanth/o: Refers to thorny or spiny structures.
- acetabul/o: Refers to the acetabulum, the socket of the hip joint.
- aden/o: Refers to glands in the body.
- adip/o: Pertains to fat within the body.
- adren/o & adrenal/o: Both indicate the adrenal glands.
- aer/o: Refers to air or gas.
- ang/o: Relates to vessels in the body.
Symptoms and Conditions
- algesi/o: Relates to pain or sensitivity to pain.
- -algia: A term used to denote pain.
- -agra: Refers to excessive pain, often associated with gout.
- agglutin/o: Indicates clumping or sticking together, often used in blood conditions.
Additional Elements
- amni/o & amnion/o: Refers to the amnion, a membrane surrounding the embryo.
- aort/o: Linked to the aorta, the main artery in the body.
- ankyl/o: Refers to stiffness, often indicating conditions related to joints or bones.
- arthr/o & articul/o: Both denote joints, critical in the study of musculoskeletal anatomy.
Color and Compounds
- alb/o: Indicates the color white.
- albumin/o: Refers to protein, specifically albumin, a key component in blood.
- aniso-: Indicates inequality or dissimilarity, often used in lab findings.
Directional Terms
- ante- & anter/o: Signify being before or in front of a location in the body.
- amphi-: Refers to being on both sides, often used in anatomical descriptions.
Historical and Developmental Terms
- arche/o: Refers to beginnings or foundational aspects, often in developmental biology.
Biological Components
- alveol/o: Refers to alveoli, the small air sacs in the lungs responsible for gas exchange.
These terms provide a foundational understanding of medical vocabulary essential for effective communication in healthcare and anatomy studies.
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This quiz focuses on essential medical prefixes and roots that form the foundation of medical terminology. Understanding these terms is crucial for anyone studying or working in the healthcare field. Test your knowledge of definitions and applications related to these significant terms.
