Medical Terminology Prefixes Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'epi-' mean?

Between

Under, below

Above, upon (correct)

After, behind

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

Under, below, deficient (correct)

Two

One half

Above, upon

What does 'infra-, sub-' mean?

Between

Excessive, above normal

Under, below (correct)

After, behind

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

Between Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'post-' refer to?

After, behind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pre-, pro-' mean?

Before, in front of Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'retro-' mean?

Backward, behind Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dipl-, diplo-' signify?

Double Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hemi-' represent?

One half Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Excessive, above normal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'macro-' signify?

Large Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?

Small Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mono-, uni-' represent?

One Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'multi-, poly-' mean?

Many, much Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'primi-' represent?

First Signup and view all the answers

What does 'quadri-' signify?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'tri-' mean?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'ab-' represent?

From, away from Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ad-' mean?

Toward Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'circum-, peri-' signify?

Around Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'dia-, trans-' mean?

Through, across Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ecto-, exo-, extra-' mean?

Outside, outward Signup and view all the answers

What does 'endo-, intra-' signify?

In, within Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'para-' mean?

Near, beside; beyond Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'super-' signify?

Upper, above Signup and view all the answers

What does 'supra-' mean?

Above; excessive; superior Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'ultra-' mean?

Excess, beyond Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a-, an-' represent?

Without, not Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anti-, contra-' mean?

Against Signup and view all the answers

What does 'brady-' signify?

Slow Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?

Bad; painful; difficult Signup and view all the answers

What does 'eu-' represent?

Good, normal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hetero-' mean?

Different Signup and view all the answers

What does 'homo-, homeo-' signify?

Same Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mal-' mean?

Bad Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pan-' represent?

All Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pseudo-' mean?

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'syn-, sym-' represent?

Union, together, joined Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tachy-' mean?

Rapid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes of Position

epi-: Indicates location above or upon.
hypo-: Refers to being under, below, or deficient.
infra-, sub-: Signifies position under or below.
inter-: Means situated between.
post-: Denotes being after or behind.
pre-, pro-: Indicates being before or in front.
retro-: Refers to being backward or behind.

Prefixes of Number and Measurement

bi-: Represents the number two.
dipl-, diplo-: Indicates double.
hemi-: Signifies one half.
hyper-: Means excessive or above normal.
macro-: Stands for large size.
micro-: Refers to small size.
mono-, uni-: Indicates one.
multi-, poly-: Represents many or much.
primi-: Denotes the first.
quadri-: Signifies the number four.
tri-: Refers to the number three.

Prefixes of Direction

ab-: Means from or away from.
ad-: Indicates toward.
circum-, peri-: Signify being around.
dia-, trans-: Refers to being through or across.
ecto-, exo-, extra-: Means outside or outward.
endo-, intra-: Denote being within or inside.
para-: Indicates near, beside, or beyond.
super-: Refers to upper or above.
supra-: Means above, excessive, or superior.
ultra-: Denotes excess or beyond.

Common Prefixes

a-, an-: Indicate absence or negation.
anti-, contra-: Signify opposition or against.
brady-: Refers to slow.
dys-: Indicates bad, painful, or difficult conditions.
eu-: Means good or normal.
hetero-: Refers to difference.
homo-, homeo-: Signify sameness.
mal-: Represents bad conditions.
pan-: Means all or entire.
pseudo-: Indicates false or deceptive.
syn-, sym-: Refers to union, togetherness, or being joined.
tachy-: Denotes rapidity or fast.

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This quiz covers medical terminology prefixes related to position, number, measurement, direction, and common terms. Learn the meanings of prefixes such as 'epi-', 'hypo-', and 'inter-' to enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.