Lesson 1D (Part 1) Flashcards
Where is the prefix placed?
At the beginning of a word
What is a prefix used for?
To modify or change the meaning
A- or an- (3)
- No
- Not
- Without
Apnea
No breathing
- when you sleep
Anechoic
No echoes
Ab-
Away from
Abnormal
Away from normal
Ad- (2)
- Towards
2. Near
Adrenal glands
Near the kidneys
- sit on top
Ana- (2)
- Up
2. Apart
Analysis
Detailed examination of a structure separating it into its constituent elements as in biochemical analysis
- lab tests
Ante- (2)
- Before
2. Forward
Antepartum
Period of time before birth
Anti-
Against
Antibody
WBC protein working against foreign substances
Bi- (2)
- Two
2. Both
Bilateral
Referring to both sides of the body or organ
Brady-
Slow
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate
Con- (2)
- With
2. Together
Concurrent
Occurring at the same time
Dia- (2)
- Complete
2. Through
Diagnosis
Complete knowledge of a condition or illness
Dys- (4)
- Bad
- Painful
- Difficult
- Urination
Dysuria
Painful urination
Ec- (2)
- Out
2. Outside
Ectopic pregnancy
Pregnancy implanting outside of the uterus lining
Antibiotic
A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms
Contralateral
Relating to or denoting the side of the body opposite to that on which a particular structure or condition occurs
Disinfect
Destroying of bacteria
Dysfunctional
Not operating normally or properly
