Direction and Position Prefixes Flashcards
1
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Acous/o
A
Meaning: Hearing
Example of use in Medical Terms
Acoustic meatus: The opening that provides passage of the nerve from the hearing and equilibrium organs of the inner ear.
2
Q
Aden/o
A
Meaning: Gland
Example:
Adenoid: Pharyngeal tonsil
3
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Adipo/o
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Meaning: Fat
Example:
Adipocyte: Fat cell