Medical Terminology Prefixes & Suffixes
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What does the prefix 'A' mean?

  • Against
  • With
  • Self
  • Without (correct)

    • What does the prefix 'Acu' mean?

  • Self
  • Slow
  • Needle (correct)
  • Two

    • What does the prefix 'Anti' mean?

  • Against (correct)
  • Within
  • Abnormal
  • Excessive

    • What does the prefix 'Auto' mean?

    <p>Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Bi' mean?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Brady' mean?

    <p>Slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Contra' mean?

    <p>Against or opposite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Dys' mean?

    <p>Abnormal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Endo' mean?

    <p>Within</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Hetero' mean?

    <p>Different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Homo' mean?

    <p>Same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Hyper' mean?

    <p>Excessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Hyster' mean?

    <p>Uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Men' mean?

    <p>Menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Super' mean?

    <p>Above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Tachy' mean?

    <p>Fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Tri' mean?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Ectomy' mean?

    <p>Removal of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Plasty' mean?

    <p>Surgical repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Stomy' mean?

    <p>To create an opening or hole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Centisis' mean?

    <p>To draw fluid from</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Gram' mean?

    <p>Written record or report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Graphy' mean?

    <p>The process of recording</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Oma' mean?

    <p>Tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Opsy' mean?

    <p>To view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Opia' mean?

    <p>Vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Osis' mean?

    <p>Condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Pathy' mean?

    <p>Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Plasm' mean?

    <p>Growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Rhiga' mean?

    <p>Excessive flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Scope' mean?

    <p>An instrument for examining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Sect' mean?

    <p>To cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Therapy' mean?

    <p>Treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'Tomy' mean?

    <p>To cut into</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prefixes

    • Prefix "A" means without; examples include:

      • Anemia: lack of blood
      • Apnea: absence of breath
      • Aphasia: inability to speak

    • Prefix "Acu" refers to needle; example:

      • Acupuncture: a therapeutic practice involving needles

    • Prefix "Anti" means against; examples include:

      • Antibacterial: fights bacteria
      • Antiviral: combats viruses

    • Prefix "Auto" indicates self; example:

      • Autoimmune disorder: a condition where the body attacks itself

    • Prefix "Bi" signifies two; example:

      • Bilateral: relating to both sides

    • Prefix "Brady" means slow; example:

      • Bradycardia: a slower than normal heart rate

    • Prefix "Contra" refers to against or opposite; example:

      • Contraindication: a sign that suggests a particular treatment should be avoided

    • Prefix "Dys" means abnormal; example:

      • Dysrhythmia: irregular heart rhythm

    • Prefix "Endo" indicates within

    • Prefix "Hetero" denotes opposite; example:

      • Heterosexual: attracted to the opposite sex

    • Prefix "Homo" means same; example:

      • Homosexual: attracted to the same sex

    • Prefix "Hyper" refers to excessive; example:

      • Hypertension: high blood pressure

    • Prefix "Hyster" indicates uterus; example:

      • Hysterectomy: surgical removal of the uterus

    • Prefix "Men" relates to menstruation

    • Prefix "Super" signifies above

    • Prefix "Tachy" means fast; example:

      • Tachycardia: an increase in heart rate

    • Prefix "Tri" denotes three

    Suffixes

    • Suffix "Ectomy" means removal of something; examples include:

      • Laminectomy: removal of the lamina
      • Hysterectomy: removal of the uterus

    • Suffix "Plasty" refers to surgical repair; example:

      • Arthroplasty: joint repair procedure

    • Suffix "Stomy" means to create an opening; example:

      • Colostomy: surgically creating an opening in the colon

    • Suffix "Centisis" indicates drawing fluid from; example:

      • Arthrocentesis: drawing fluid from a joint

    • Suffix "Gram" means written record; example:

      • Arthrogram: record of a joint

    • Suffix "Graphy" refers to the process of recording; examples include:

      • Arthrography: recording of joint images
      • Cardiography: recording of heart activity

    • Suffix "Oma" signifies tumor; example:

      • Carcinoma: cancerous tumor

    • Suffix "Opy" means to view; examples include:

      • Biopsy: viewing of tissue samples
      • Autopsy: examining cause of death

    • Suffix "Opia" relates to vision

    • Suffix "Osis" signifies condition; example:

      • Narcosis: drug-induced condition

    • Suffix "Pathy" means disease; example:

      • Myopathy: muscular disease

    • Suffix "Plasm" pertains to growth

    • Suffix "Rrhiga" means excessive flow; example:

      • Hemorrhage: excessive bleeding

    • Suffix "Scope" indicates an examining instrument; example:

      • Arthroscope: tool for examining joints

    • Suffix "Sect" means to cut; example:

      • Dissect: to cut apart for examination

    • Suffix "Therapy" means treatment; example:

      • Hydrotherapy: treatment using water

    • Suffix "Tomy" means to cut into; example:

      • Craniotomy: cutting into the skull for surgical access

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    This quiz focuses on the prefixes and suffixes commonly used in medical terminology. Learn the meanings and applications of terms like 'anemia', 'acupuncture', and 'antibacterial'. Perfect for students wanting to enhance their medical vocabulary.

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