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What does the prefix 'aqua-' refer to?
What does the prefix 'aqua-' refer to?
Which prefix signifies a relationship to the intestines?
Which prefix signifies a relationship to the intestines?
What does 'hemo-' indicate in medical terminology?
What does 'hemo-' indicate in medical terminology?
The prefix 'gyn-' is associated with which gender?
The prefix 'gyn-' is associated with which gender?
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What meaning does the prefix 'hypo-' convey?
What meaning does the prefix 'hypo-' convey?
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Which prefix means 'pertaining to tissue'?
Which prefix means 'pertaining to tissue'?
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What does the prefix 'endo-' refer to?
What does the prefix 'endo-' refer to?
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The prefix 'anti-' suggests which of the following meanings?
The prefix 'anti-' suggests which of the following meanings?
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Prefixes and Suffixes
- a-, an- means not, non, lacking: Used in words like amoral, anemia, anarchy
- amphi- means both: Used in words like amphibious, amphitheater, amphipathic
- andro- means male: Used in words like androgyny, androgen, android
- aqua- means water: Used in words like aquatic, aqueduct, aquarium
- audi-, aural means hearing: Used in words like audio, audible, aural
- auto- means self: Used in words like automobile, autobiography, autonomy
- adreno- means of the kidneys: Used in words like adrenal, adrenaline
- aero- means air: Used in words like aerobic, aerosol, aerodynamics
- anthro- means human being: Used in words like anthropology, anthropoid, anthropomorphic
- anti- means against: Used in words like antibiotic, antidote, antibody
- ante- means before: Used in words like antecedent, antediluvian, antebellum
- bi- means two: Used in words like bicycle, binoculars, bilingual
- bio- means life, living: Used in words like biology, biodegradable, biopsy
- botano- means plant: Used in words like botany, botanist, botanize
- carcen- means cancer: Used in words like carcinogen. carcinoma, carcinogenic.
- cardi- means heart: Used in words like cardiology, cardiologist, cardiogram
- carni- means meat: Used in words like carnivore, carnivorous, carnage
- centi- means hundred: Used in words like centimeter, centipede, centennial
- cephal- means head: Used in words like cephalic, cephalalgia, cephalopod
- chlor- means green: Used in words like chlorophyll, chlorine, chloroplast
- chrom- means color: Used in words like chromosome, chromatic, dichromatic
- cyto-, -cyte means cell: Used in words like cytology, cytoplasm, leukocyte
- crypt means hidden: Used in words like crypt, cryptogram, cryptography
- cerebro- means brain: Used in words like cerebrum, cerebral, cerebrospinal
- co-, con-, com- means together, with: Used in words like cooperation, congregate, compose
- corp- means body: Used in words like corpse, corporation, corpulent
- cyst-, cysto-, -cyst means sac, bladder: Used in words like cyst, cystitis, cystoscopy
- dactyl means pertaining to a finger or toe: Used in words like polydactyl
- en-, endo- means inside: Used in words like endocrine, endoskeleton, endocytosis
- epi- means on or above: Used in words like epidermis, epidemic, epilogue
- exo- means outer: Used in words like exoskeleton, exothermic, exodus
- -ectomy means excision: Used in words like appendectomy, hysterectomy, tonsillectomy
- erythro- means red: Used in words like erythrocyte, erythema, erythroblast
- entero- means pertaining to the intestines: Used in words like enteritis, enterobacteria, enterology
- gastro- means stomach: Used in words like gastric, gastritis, gastrointestinal
- geo- means earth: Used in words like geography, geology, geocentric
- gluco-, glyco- means sugar: Used in words like glucose, glycol, glycogen
- gymno- means naked: Used in words like gymnosperm, gymnasium
- gyno- means female: Used in words like gynecology, gynecologist
- hemo- means pertaining to blood: Used in words like hemoglobin, hemorrhage, hemophilia
- hepat- means pertaining to the liver: Used in words like hepatitis, hepatocellular, hepatoma
- hetero- means different: Used in words like heterogeneous, heterosexual, heterodox
- herbi- means pertaining to a plant: Used in words like herbivore
- histo- means pertaining to tissues: Used in words like histology
- homo- means same: Used in words like homogeneous, homosexual, homonym
- hydro- means pertaining to water: Used in words like hydration, hydroelectric, hydroponics
- hyper- means above, more than: Used in words like hyperactive, hypertension, hyperbole
- hypo- means under, less than: Used in words like hypothermia, hypoglycemia, hypodermic
- humor means fluid: Used in words like aqueous humor, vitreous humor
- hyster- means pertaining to the womb: Used in words like hysterectomy, hysteria, hysteroscopy
- intra- means within: Used in words like intravenous, intramuscular, intracellular
- inter- means between: Used in words like international, internet, interstate
- iso- means equal: Used in words like isomer, isothermal, isotope
- -itis means irritation or disease: Used in words like arthritis, bronchitis, encephalitis
- karyo- means nucleus: Used in words like karyotype, karyokinesis, karyolysis
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Test your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes with this engaging quiz. You'll encounter various terms and their meanings, helping you enhance your understanding of word formation in the English language. Challenge yourself and improve your vocabulary!
