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What part of a medical term do prefixes typically modify?
What part of a medical term do prefixes typically modify?
Which prefix means 'against'?
Which prefix means 'against'?
What does the prefix 'An-' signify in a medical term?
What does the prefix 'An-' signify in a medical term?
What does the prefix 'Bio-' typically refer to in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'Bio-' typically refer to in medical terminology?
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The prefix 'Dys-' in a medical term signifies?
The prefix 'Dys-' in a medical term signifies?
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Which term refers to a medical procedure involving the tongue?
Which term refers to a medical procedure involving the tongue?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'Aden/o-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Aden/o-'?
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What does the prefix 'Chol-' usually relate to in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'Chol-' usually relate to in medical terms?
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Which term describes a type of cancer?
Which term describes a type of cancer?
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In medical terminology, what does 'Arteriol-' typically refer to?
In medical terminology, what does 'Arteriol-' typically refer to?
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Study Notes
Prefixes in Medical Terminology
- Prefixes in medical terms typically modify the root word.
- The prefix 'anti-' means 'against'.
- The prefix 'An-' signifies 'without' or 'not' in a medical term.
- The prefix 'Bio-' typically refers to 'life' in medical terminology.
Specific Prefixes and Their Meanings
- The prefix 'Dys-' signifies 'bad', 'painful', or 'difficult' in a medical term.
- The prefix 'Aden/o-' means 'gland' in medical terms.
- The prefix 'Chol-' usually relates to 'bile' in medical terms.
- The prefix 'Arteriol-' typically refers to 'small artery' in medical terminology.
Medical Terms
- Lingual refers to a medical procedure involving the tongue.
- Onc/o refers to a type of cancer.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology prefixes with this quiz! Practice identifying prefixes and understanding how they alter the meaning of medical terms. Improve your spelling and pronunciation skills while learning common medical prefixes.
