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Medical Terminology Quiz (Mal to Peri)

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What does the prefix 'mal' mean?

Bad, illness, disease (correct)

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Large

New

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?

Small, scant Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'para'?

Beside, beyond, after Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'per' signify?

By, through Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri'?

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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!