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What does the prefix 'epi-' mean?
What does the prefix 'epi-' mean?
What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?
What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?
What does 'infra-, sub-' mean?
What does 'infra-, sub-' mean?
What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?
What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'post-' refer to?
What does the prefix 'post-' refer to?
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What does 'pre-, pro-' mean?
What does 'pre-, pro-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'retro-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?
What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?
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What does 'dipl-, diplo-' signify?
What does 'dipl-, diplo-' signify?
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What does the prefix 'hemi-' represent?
What does the prefix 'hemi-' represent?
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What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?
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What does 'macro-' signify?
What does 'macro-' signify?
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What does the prefix 'micro-' mean?
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What does 'mono-, uni-' represent?
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What does the prefix 'multi-, poly-' mean?
What does the prefix 'multi-, poly-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'primi-' represent?
What does the prefix 'primi-' represent?
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What does 'quadri-' signify?
What does 'quadri-' signify?
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What does the prefix 'tri-' mean?
What does the prefix 'tri-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'ab-' represent?
What does the prefix 'ab-' represent?
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What does 'ad-' mean?
What does 'ad-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'circum-, peri-' signify?
What does the prefix 'circum-, peri-' signify?
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What does the prefix 'dia-, trans-' mean?
What does the prefix 'dia-, trans-' mean?
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What does 'ecto-, exo-, extra-' mean?
What does 'ecto-, exo-, extra-' mean?
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What does 'endo-, intra-' signify?
What does 'endo-, intra-' signify?
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What does the prefix 'para-' mean?
What does the prefix 'para-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'super-' signify?
What does the prefix 'super-' signify?
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What does 'supra-' mean?
What does 'supra-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'ultra-' mean?
What does the prefix 'ultra-' mean?
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What does 'a-, an-' represent?
What does 'a-, an-' represent?
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What does 'anti-, contra-' mean?
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What does 'brady-' signify?
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What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?
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What does 'eu-' represent?
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What does 'hetero-' mean?
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What does 'homo-, homeo-' signify?
What does 'homo-, homeo-' signify?
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What does 'mal-' mean?
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What does 'pan-' represent?
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What does 'pseudo-' mean?
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What does 'syn-, sym-' represent?
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What does 'tachy-' mean?
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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.