6 Questions
What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?
Against
What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?
Painful
What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?
Below, under
Which term refers to a painful condition?
-algia
What does the prefix 'hepato-' indicate?
liver
Which prefix denotes 'pertaining to the ear'?
acou-
Study Notes
Prefixes and Suffixes in Medical Terminology
- The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposed to
- The suffix '-algia' indicates pain or painful condition
- The prefix 'hypo-' means under or below
- The term 'algia' refers to a painful condition
- The prefix 'hepato-' indicates relation to the liver
- The prefix 'oto-' denotes pertaining to the ear
Test your knowledge of medical terminology prefixes and suffixes with this quiz. From 'ab-' to '-ology', challenge yourself to match each term to its correct meaning.
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