Medical Terminology: Prefixes Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'endo-' mean?

between

around

upon, above

innermost; within (correct)

What is the meaning of the prefix 'epi-'?

upon, above

What does the prefix 'inter-' signify?

between

What is the definition of 'intra-'?

within Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

around Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'post-'?

after, behind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pre-' mean?

before, in front of Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'sub-' signify?

below, underneath Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'trans-'?

across, through Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

two Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'brady-'?

slow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hemi-' signify?

one half Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'hyper-'?

above, more than normal Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

below, deficient Signup and view all the answers

What does 'poly-' mean?

many, much Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'quadri-'?

four Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tachy-' signify?

fast Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'tri-'?

three Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'a-' mean?

away from; without Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'an-'?

without, not Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anti-' mean?

against Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'de-'?

reversal of; without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dys-' signify?

painful, difficult, abnormal Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'eu-'?

good, normal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mal-' mean?

bad; inadequate Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 're-'?

again and again Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes in Medical Terminology

endo-: signifies "innermost" or "within," often used in anatomical contexts.
epi-: refers to "upon" or "above," commonly indicates a location relative to another structure.
inter-: means "between," used to describe relationships between two structures.
intra-: denotes "within," often used to specify locations inside a structure or body part.
peri-: translates to "around," frequently associated with surfaces surrounding organs.
post-: indicates "after" or "behind," typically used in a chronological or locational context.
pre-: means "before" or "in front of," utilized in both anatomical and procedural references.
sub-: signifies "below" or "underneath," indicating a position relative to another structure.
trans-: refers to "across" or "through," often used in describing movement or passage through areas.

Numerical and Descriptive Prefixes

bi-: denotes "two," commonly used in various medical terms to describe pairs.
brady-: means "slow," frequently used in conditions related to heart rate and metabolism.
hemi-: refers to "one half," applicable in anatomical terms and conditions like hemiplegia.
hyper-: indicates "above" or "more than normal," often used in conditions like hypertension.
hypo-: signifies "below" or "deficient," typically used in terms like hypoglycemia.
poly-: means "many" or "much," often found in terms describing multiple structures or conditions.
quadri-: denotes "four," used in anatomical references and conditions involving four parts.
tachy-: refers to "fast," commonly associated with rapid heart rates or speeds.
tri-: means "three," frequently used in terms involving tripartite structures.

Negative and Qualitative Prefixes

a-: indicates "away from" or "without," typically used to describe absences.
an-: means "without" or "not," often used for conditions or states lacking a component.
anti-: signifies "against," commonly used to describe opposing forces or treatments.
de-: denotes "reversal of" or "without," often involved in terms describing removal or loss.
dys-: means "painful," "difficult," or "abnormal," frequently associated with conditions affecting function.
eu-: indicates "good" or "normal," used to denote favorable conditions or states.
mal-: means "bad" or "inadequate," often found in terms describing poor health or insufficient function.
re-: signifies "again and again," used to indicate repetition in medical processes or conditions.

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Test your knowledge of medical prefixes with this set of flashcards. Each card features a prefix along with its definition, helping you reinforce your understanding of medical terminology. Perfect for students in medical courses or anyone looking to improve their medical vocabulary.