Med Terms Flashcards
What does the prefix ‘Ab’ mean?
Away from
Example: Abnormal - away from normal
What does the prefix ‘Ad’ signify?
Towards
Example: Addiction - toward a repeated action
What does the prefix ‘Ambi’ indicate?
Around, both sides
Examples: Ambience, ambidextrous
The prefix ‘Ana’ means what?
Up, backwards
Examples: Anabolism - build up complex molecules from simpler ones, analepsis - flashback
What does ‘Ante’ refer to?
Before
Example: Antemeridian - Referring to the time before noon (AM)
The prefix ‘Antero’ refers to which position?
Front of
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What does the prefix ‘Anti’ mean?
Against
Example: Antiviral - A medication or treatment that works against viruses
What does ‘Apo’ mean?
Away
Example: Apocalypse - A dramatic event or revelation of destruction
What does the prefix ‘Cata’ indicate?
Down, under
Example: Catacombs
The prefix ‘Circum’ means what?
Around
Example: Circumference
What does the prefix ‘contra’ mean?
against
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘Dextro’?
right side
What does ‘Dia’ signify as a prefix?
Through
What does the prefix ‘Dis-‘ indicate?
apart
What does ‘Disto’ refer to?
distant
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘Ec’?
outside
What does the prefix ‘ecto’ mean?
outside
What does ‘En’ signify as a prefix?
inside, within
What does ‘endo’ refer to?
inside, within
What does the prefix ‘Epi’ mean?
above, upon
What does ‘Ex-‘ signify?
out, away from
What does the prefix ‘Exo’ indicate?
outside
What does ‘extra’ mean as a prefix?
outside
What does the prefix ‘fore’ signify?
in front
