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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Oxy-' represent?

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

    Which prefix means 'Death'?

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

    What is signified by the prefix 'Neo-'?

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

    'Pharmaco-' generally refers to:

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

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

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

    Study Notes

    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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    Test your knowledge of prefixes commonly used in medical terminology. Identify and match prefixes like A-, Bio-, Pan-, and more to their meanings. This quiz will help you improve your understanding of medical vocabulary.

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