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What is the meaning of the prefix 'Eu-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Eu-'?
- Bad; Abnormal
- Difficult; Abnormal
- Fiber
- Good; Well (correct)
Which prefix means 'Against'?
Which prefix means 'Against'?
- Mal-
- Contra- (correct)
- Dis-
- Necr/o-
What does the prefix 'Bio-' refer to?
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-'?
Which term is associated with the prefix 'Gyn/o-, Gynec-'?
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What does the prefix 'Oxy-' represent?
What does the prefix 'Oxy-' represent?
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Which prefix means 'Death'?
Which prefix means 'Death'?
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What is signified by the prefix 'Neo-'?
What is signified by the prefix 'Neo-'?
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'Pharmaco-' generally refers to:
'Pharmaco-' generally refers to:
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'Acous/o-' is associated with which body part?
'Acous/o-' is associated with which body part?
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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.
