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What does the root 'viv-' signify in biological terms?
What does the root 'viv-' signify in biological terms?
Which of the following prefixes indicates a meaning of 'half'?
Which of the following prefixes indicates a meaning of 'half'?
What does the suffix '-troph-' relate to in biological terminology?
What does the suffix '-troph-' relate to in biological terminology?
Which prefix means 'binding together' in biological terms?
Which prefix means 'binding together' in biological terms?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'xero-' in relation to ecological terms?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'xero-' in relation to ecological terms?
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Which root or prefix indicates something that is 'under' or 'below'?
Which root or prefix indicates something that is 'under' or 'below'?
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Which root refers to 'blood vessel' in biological terminology?
Which root refers to 'blood vessel' in biological terminology?
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What does the prefix 'xyl-' refer to in biological contexts?
What does the prefix 'xyl-' refer to in biological contexts?
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Which term refers to an organism that can produce its own nourishment?
Which term refers to an organism that can produce its own nourishment?
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Which suffix denotes 'to devour' or 'feeding' habits?
Which suffix denotes 'to devour' or 'feeding' habits?
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What does the prefix 'sal-' signify in biological terms?
What does the prefix 'sal-' signify in biological terms?
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Which of the following prefixes means 'four'?
Which of the following prefixes means 'four'?
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Which of the following terms applies to an organism that derives nourishment from decaying organic matter?
Which of the following terms applies to an organism that derives nourishment from decaying organic matter?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'supra-' in biological terminology?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'supra-' in biological terminology?
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Which root indicates something related to 'living'?
Which root indicates something related to 'living'?
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Which root or prefix relates to the meaning of 'dry'?
Which root or prefix relates to the meaning of 'dry'?
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What does the prefix 'strat-' refer to in biological terms?
What does the prefix 'strat-' refer to in biological terms?
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Which suffix signifies 'a condition of equilibrium'?
Which suffix signifies 'a condition of equilibrium'?
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Which prefix indicates the meaning of 'three'?
Which prefix indicates the meaning of 'three'?
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What is the meaning of the root 'vaso-' in biological terminology?
What is the meaning of the root 'vaso-' in biological terminology?
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Which term refers to a class of organisms that result from the fusion of gametes?
Which term refers to a class of organisms that result from the fusion of gametes?
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Which prefix indicates a meaning of 'above' in biological terminology?
Which prefix indicates a meaning of 'above' in biological terminology?
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What does the prefix 'sym-' or 'syn-' signify in biology?
What does the prefix 'sym-' or 'syn-' signify in biology?
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Which root refers to a condition related to 'heat'?
Which root refers to a condition related to 'heat'?
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Which term describes organisms that can survive in extremely dry environments?
Which term describes organisms that can survive in extremely dry environments?
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Roots, Suffixes, and Prefixes
- Medical/Biological Terminology: The provided list presents a collection of roots, suffixes, and prefixes commonly used in medical and biological contexts, with their meanings and examples.
Prefixes and Meanings
- sacchar-: sugar
- sal-: salt
- sapro-: rotten
- sclero-: hard
- semi-: half
- soma-: body
- sphere: ball or round
- sporo-: spore
- stasis: equilibrium
- stom-: mouth
- strat- (o): layer
- sub-: under, below
- supra-: above
- sym- or syn-: binding together
- tetra-: four
- -tegmen-: cover
- therm-: heat
- thromb-: clot
- toxi-: poison
- trans-: across, over
- tri-: three, third
- -troph-: nourishment
- uni-: one
- vaso-: blood vessel, vessel
- vena-: vein
- viv-: living
- -vore-: to devour
- xanthos-, xanth-: yellow
- xero-: dry
- xyl-, xylo-: wood
- zo-, zoo-: animal
- zyg-: united
Suffixes and Meanings
- -sphere: ball or round
- -tegmen-: cover
- -troph-: nourishment
Examples (illustrating meaning and use)
- arteriosclerosis: hardening of the arteries (sclero- hard, artery, -osis condition)
- vasodilator: something that widens blood vessels (vaso- blood vessel, -dilator to widen)
- xylem: woody tissue in plants (xylo- wood)
- xanthoprotein: a yellow protein (xanthos- yellow, protein)
- xerophyte: plant adapted for dry conditions (xero- dry, -phyte plant)
- zygote: a fertilized egg (zyg- united)
- unicellular: single-celled organism (uni- one, -cellular cell)
- viviparous: giving birth to live young (viv- living, parous birth)
- sympathy: feeling or showing sympathy, solidarity (sym- together, -pathy feeling)
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This quiz focuses on the essential roots, suffixes, and prefixes commonly used in medical and biological terminology. Each term includes its meaning and examples to enhance understanding and memory retention. Test your knowledge and improve your vocabulary with this engaging quiz!
