Chapter 2: Prefixes of the Diagnostic Testing and Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What does the prefix “an-“ mean?
A
Without.
2
Q
What does the prefix “anti-“ mean?
A
Against.
3
Q
What does the prefix “endo-“ mean?
A
Within.
4
Q
What does the prefix “hyper-“ mean?
A
Increased or high.
5
Q
What does the prefix “hypo-“ mean?
A
Decrease or low.
6
Q
What does the prefix “intra-“ mean?
A
Within.
7
Q
What does the prefix “par-“ or “para-“ mean?
A
Apart from.
8
Q
What does the prefix “sub-“ mean?
A
Below.
9
Q
What does the prefix “trans-“ mean?
A
Across or through.
10
Q
What does the prefix “ultra-“ mean?
A
Beyond or excess.
