Questions and Answers
Which prefix means 'absent or without'?
a
Which prefix means 'within'?
endo
Which prefix means 'insufficient or less'?
hypo
Which prefix means 'excessive'?
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Which prefix means 'between'?
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Which prefix means 'many'?
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Which prefix means 'behind'?
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Which root word refers to the liver?
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Which suffix means 'the study of'?
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Which root word refers to the stomach?
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Which suffix means 'referring to'?
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Which root word refers to the lungs?
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Which suffix means 'disease'?
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Study Notes
Prefixes
- The prefix "a-" means 'absent or without'.
- The prefix "endo-" means 'within'.
- The prefix "hypo-" means 'insufficient or less'.
- The prefix "hyper-" means 'excessive'.
- The prefix "inter-" means 'between'.
- The prefix "poly-" means 'many'.
- The prefix "retro-" means 'behind'.
Root Words
- The root word "hepat-" refers to the liver.
- The root word "gastr-" refers to the stomach.
- The root word "pneum-" refers to the lungs.
Suffixes
- The suffix "-logy" means 'the study of'.
- The suffix "-ic" means 'referring to'.
- The suffix "-osis" means 'disease'.
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Description
Test your knowledge of root words and prefixes with this quiz! Identify the correct meanings of common prefixes, such as "hypo" and "hyper," as well as root words like "hepato" and "gastro." Challenge yourself to remember the meanings of these important word components.
