Questions and Answers
What does the prefix 'uni-' mean?
Which term indicates the presence of two in its definition?
Identify the term associated with the prefix 'tri-', which means three.
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper-' in medical terminology?
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Which of the following prefixes indicates a quantity of one?
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Study Notes
Numerical Prefixes in Medical Terminology
- Uni indicates "one"; used in terms like unicorn (one-horned) and unilateral (affecting one side).
- Bi signifies "two"; relevant in words such as biceps (muscle with two origins) and bilingual (speaking two languages).
- Tri refers to "three"; found in terms like triceps (muscle with three origins) and ATP (adenosine triphosphate, a key energy carrier in cells).
Hyper- Prefix
- Hyper suggests excess or above normal; it is commonly used in various medical contexts to denote conditions or actions that exceed typical levels (e.g., hyperthyroidism indicates an overactive thyroid).
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz focused on prefixes and their meanings. From terms like 'unilateral' to 'bilingual', explore how numerical prefixes shape medical vocabulary. Perfect for students in medical or health-related fields.
