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Which of the following words means double vision?
Which of the following words means double vision?
- diplopia (correct)
- diabetes
- dyslexia
- diploma
Which of the following prefixes means around?
Which of the following prefixes means around?
- circum- (correct)
- pre-
- intra-
- peri-
The prefix dia- means:
The prefix dia- means:
through, across
In the term diplopia, diplo- means:
In the term diplopia, diplo- means:
The prefix uni- has the same meaning as:
The prefix uni- has the same meaning as:
Antepartum means before birth or labor. Which of the following words means after birth or labor?
Antepartum means before birth or labor. Which of the following words means after birth or labor?
Which of the following words means rapid speed?
Which of the following words means rapid speed?
The prefix pan- means:
The prefix pan- means:
The medical term peritonsillar means:
The medical term peritonsillar means:
The prefix para- means:
The prefix para- means:
Antibacterial is a term that refers to:
Antibacterial is a term that refers to:
Adsternal means:
Adsternal means:
The term bradycardia means:
The term bradycardia means:
The term that means without a breast is:
The term that means without a breast is:
Which of the following prefixes means false?
Which of the following prefixes means false?
Which of the following prefixes means rapid?
Which of the following prefixes means rapid?
The prefix hypo- means:
The prefix hypo- means:
The term extracranial means:
The term extracranial means:
Which of the following prefixes means good, normal?
Which of the following prefixes means good, normal?
Which term means first pregnancy?
Which term means first pregnancy?
Kidneys are retroperitoneal, which means they are found:
Kidneys are retroperitoneal, which means they are found:
Which of the following prefixes means against?
Which of the following prefixes means against?
The suffix -cephaly refers to the head. Which word means small head?
The suffix -cephaly refers to the head. Which word means small head?
The word syndrome means:
The word syndrome means:
Which of the following words means different from the normal type?
Which of the following words means different from the normal type?
The prefix intra- means:
The prefix intra- means:
Quadriplegia refers to:
Quadriplegia refers to:
Which of the following words means before birth?
Which of the following words means before birth?
Postmortem means:
Postmortem means:
Which of the following words means pertaining to under the skin?
Which of the following words means pertaining to under the skin?
The term for above the kidney is:
The term for above the kidney is:
Which of the following words does not contain a prefix?
Which of the following words does not contain a prefix?
Which of the following prefixes means in, within?
Which of the following prefixes means in, within?
The prefix homo- means:
The prefix homo- means:
The prefix infra- means:
The prefix infra- means:
Epigastric means behind the stomach.
Epigastric means behind the stomach.
The medical word that means outside the eyes is circumocular.
The medical word that means outside the eyes is circumocular.
In the word mono/nuclear, mono- is a prefix.
In the word mono/nuclear, mono- is a prefix.
The word oral means pertaining to the mouth. The word circumoral means pertaining to above the mouth.
The word oral means pertaining to the mouth. The word circumoral means pertaining to above the mouth.
The word abduction means movement toward the median line.
The word abduction means movement toward the median line.
Prefixes are word elements placed at the beginning of words to alter their true meaning.
Prefixes are word elements placed at the beginning of words to alter their true meaning.
Infrapubic means under or below the pubis.
Infrapubic means under or below the pubis.
An ectopic pregnancy is one that is in its correct position.
An ectopic pregnancy is one that is in its correct position.
All medical words contain prefixes.
All medical words contain prefixes.
A person with polyphonic has an abnormal fear of many things.
A person with polyphonic has an abnormal fear of many things.
Study Notes
Prefixes and Their Meanings
- diplopia refers to double vision.
- circum- is a prefix that means around.
- dia- signifies through or across.
- diplo- in diplopia specifically means double vision.
- uni- is synonymous with mono-.
Post-birth Terms
- antepartum means before birth or labor.
- postpartum denotes after birth or labor.
Speed and Frequency
- tachyphasia indicates rapid speed.
- pan- translates to all.
Medical Terminology
- peritonsillar refers to the area around the tonsils.
- para- means near, beside, or beyond.
- antibacterial refers to agents that stop the growth or destroy bacteria, combining both functions.
Directional Terms
- adsternal means toward the sternum.
- bradycardia indicates a slow heartbeat.
- amastia means without a breast.
- pseudo- is the prefix for false.
- tachy- is a prefix meaning rapid.
- hypo- denotes below.
Anatomical Locations
- extracranial refers to being outside the cranium (skull).
- eu- is the prefix meaning good or normal.
- primigravida refers to a first pregnancy.
- retroperitoneal indicates that the kidneys are found behind the peritoneum.
Prefixes Indicating Position
- contra- means against.
- microcephaly refers to a small head.
- syndrome denotes a condition where symptoms run together.
- heteromorphous means different from the normal type.
- intra- signifies in or within.
Paralysis Terms
- quadriplegia refers to paralysis of all four extremities.
- prenatal means before birth.
Mortality and Skin
- postmortem means after death.
- hypodermic pertains to being under the skin.
- suprarenal refers to above the kidney.
Word Structure
- hepatitis does not contain a prefix.
- endo- means in or within.
- homo- signifies same.
- infra- refers to below.
True or False Statements
- Epigastric does not mean behind the stomach.
- Circumocular does not mean outside the eyes.
- Mono/nuclear indeed has mono- as a prefix.
- Circumoral does not mean above the mouth.
- Abduction does not mean movement toward the median line.
- Prefixes alter the meanings of words.
- Infrapubic means under or below the pubis.
- Ectopic pregnancy is incorrectly placed.
- Not all medical words contain prefixes.
- A person with polyphonic experiences an abnormal fear of many things.
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Test your knowledge of medical prefixes and terms with this quiz. Explore common terms used in medical contexts, from anatomical locations to conditions related to speed and frequency. Perfect for students and professionals looking to refresh their understanding of medical language.
