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?

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What does the prefix 'Bi' mean?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Brady' mean?

Slow Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Contra' mean?

Against or opposite Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Dys' mean?

Abnormal Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Endo' mean?

Within Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Hetero' mean?

Different Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Homo' mean?

Same Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Hyper' mean?

Excessive Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Hyster' mean?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Men' mean?

Menstruation Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Super' mean?

Above Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Tachy' mean?

Fast Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Tri' mean?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Ectomy' mean?

Removal of something Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Plasty' mean?

Surgical repair Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Stomy' mean?

To create an opening or hole Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Centisis' mean?

To draw fluid from Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Gram' mean?

Written record or report Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Graphy' mean?

The process of recording Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Oma' mean?

Tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Opsy' mean?

To view Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Opia' mean?

Vision Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Osis' mean?

Condition Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Pathy' mean?

Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Plasm' mean?

Growth Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Rhiga' mean?

Excessive flow Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Scope' mean?

An instrument for examining Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Sect' mean?

To cut Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Therapy' mean?

Treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Tomy' mean?

To cut into 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.