Direction and Position Prefixes Flashcards

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Acous/o

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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.

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Aden/o

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Meaning: Gland

Example:
Adenoid: Pharyngeal tonsil

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Adipo/o

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Meaning: Fat

Example:
Adipocyte: Fat cell

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