Common Prefixes And Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
In a long word, what can the prefix mean
A
The prefix can be about shape, size, direction , or color
2
Q
In a word what can the root be
A
Most commonly the body part/area
3
Q
What can the suffix mean in a word
A
Can be about same thing as the prefix , or it can be about a test or problem
4
Q
Macro
A
Meaning large
5
Q
Micro
A
Meaning small
6
Q
Megalo/megaly
A
Meaning very large
7
Q
Peri
A
Meaning around
8
Q
Trans
A
Meaning across
9
Q
Endo
A
Meaning within or on the inside
10
Q
Inter
A
Meaning In between (example is intercostal spaces)
11
Q
Chloro
A
Meaning green in color
12
Q
Leuk
A
Meaning white in color
13
Q
Eryth
A
Meaning red in color
14
Q
Cyan
A
Meaning blue in color
15
Q
Dys
A
Meaning misfunctional / not working correctly
