Prefixes in Medical Terminology Quiz

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'Eu-'?

  • Bad; Abnormal
  • Difficult; Abnormal
  • Fiber
  • Good; Well (correct)

Which prefix means 'Against'?

  • Mal-
  • Contra- (correct)
  • Dis-
  • Necr/o-

What does the prefix 'Bio-' refer to?

  • Chemistry
  • Life (correct)
  • Separation; Taking apart
  • Against Cell

Which term is associated with the prefix 'Gyn/o-, Gynec-'?

<p>Female (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Oxy-' represent?

<p>Sharp; Acute; Oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix means 'Death'?

<p>Necr/o- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is signified by the prefix 'Neo-'?

<p>'New' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Pharmaco-' generally refers to:

<p>'Drug; Medicine' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Acous/o-' is associated with which body part?

<p>'Hearing' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Prefixes in Medical Terminology

  • The prefix 'Eu-' means "good" or "well".
  • The prefix 'Anti-' means "Against".
  • The prefix 'Bio-' refers to "life".
  • The term associated with the prefix 'Gyn/o-, Gynec-' is "woman" or "female".
  • The prefix 'Oxy-' represents "oxygen" or "sharp".
  • The prefix 'Necro-' means "Death".
  • The prefix 'Neo-' signified "new".
  • 'Pharmaco-' generally refers to "drugs" or "medicine".
  • 'Acous/o-' is associated with the "ear" or "hearing".

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