Prefix Hemi Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of hemicycle?

A full cycle

A half cycle (correct)

A complete figure

A whole number

What does hemicrania refer to?

Pain in one side of the head

What is the meaning of hemisect?

To cut into two equal parts; bisect

What does hemiplegia mean?

Paralysis on one side of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is a hemisphere?

Half the terrestrial globe Signup and view all the answers

What is hemianopia?

Loss of half the field of vision Signup and view all the answers

What does hemimorphic refer to?

Having two ends of an axis unlike in their planes; lacking a center of symmetry Signup and view all the answers

What is a hemistitch?

Half of a line of verse Signup and view all the answers

What does hemihedral mean?

Having one half the planes or faces required for symmetry Signup and view all the answers

What does hemialgia refer to?

Pain affecting half the body Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefix: Hemi

"Hemi" derives from the Greek word "hemi," meaning half.

Vocabulary and Definitions

Hemicycle: Refers to a half cycle, often used in geometry and architecture.
Hemicrania: Describes pain localized on one side of the head, commonly associated with migraines.
Hemisect: Means to divide something into two equal parts; synonymous with bisecting.

Medical and Anatomical Terms

Hemiplegia: Condition characterized by paralysis affecting one side of the body, can result from strokes or injuries.
Hemisphere: Refers to half of the Earth or a spherical object, commonly used in discussions about geography or the brain.
Hemianopia: Visual impairment where there is a loss of vision in half of the visual field, often resulting from neural damage.

Additional Terms

Hemimorphic: Indicates objects that lack symmetry, having different faces or ends along their axis.
Hemistitch: Refers to half of a line of verse, often encountered in poetry.
Hemihedral: Describes an object that possesses half the number of planes or faces expected for symmetry, applicable in crystallography.
Hemialgia: Pain experienced on one side of the body, which can result from various medical conditions.

Description

Test your knowledge of words that begin with the prefix 'hemi.' This quiz covers various terms related to half or partial concepts, including their meanings and usages. Learn the definitions of terms like hemicycle, hemiplegia, and hemisphere.