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What does the prefix 'mal' mean?
What does the prefix 'meg' refer to?
Large
What is the meaning of the prefix 'micro'?
Small
What does the prefix 'mono' signify?
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What is the definition of the prefix 'neo'?
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What does the prefix 'non' indicate?
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What does the prefix 'olig' mean?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'para'?
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What does the prefix 'per' signify?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Prefixes
- Mal: Indicates bad conditions, illnesses, or diseases.
- Meg: Refers to something being large in size.
- Micro: Denotes small size, often used in contexts of measurement or description in medical terms.
- Mono: Signifies one or a single entity, common in describing cells or organisms.
- Neo: Used to signify something new, often referring to new growth or development.
- Non: Implies negation, meaning not present or lacking.
- Olig: Indicates small quantity or scant amount, often used in terms like oliguria (reduced urine output).
- Para: Means beside, beyond, or after, often used in anatomical contexts for structures adjacent to something.
- Per: Conveys the meaning of by or through, often used in terms describing the passage through biological structures.
- Peri: Indicates surrounding or around, commonly used in anatomical terms like pericardium (the membrane surrounding the heart).
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz that covers prefixes from 'Mal' to 'Peri'. Each flashcard presents a prefix along with its definition to help you understand medical roots better. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field!
