MED TERMS 2 Flashcards
What does a prefix indicate?
A prefix appears at the beginning of a word and tells the how, why, where, when, how much, how many, position, direction, time, or status.
What does the suffix usually indicate?
A suffix, always at the end of a word, usually indicates a procedure or a disease.
What does the prefix ‘A-‘ or ‘an-‘ mean?
Lack of, w/o, not
What does the suffix ‘-ac, -ic, -al, -ous, -tic’ signify?
Pertaining to
What does the prefix ‘Ante-‘ mean?
Before, in front
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-ist’?
Person, agent
What does the prefix ‘Anti-‘ indicate?
Opposing or against
What does the suffix ‘-genic’ refer to?
Produced by
What does the prefix ‘Bi-‘ mean?
Double, two, both
What does the suffix ‘-gram’ represent?
A written record
What does the prefix ‘Co-‘ mean?
Together or with
What does the suffix ‘-graph’ indicate?
Used to record
What does the prefix ‘Di-‘ signify?
Twice or two
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-graphy’?
Process of recording
What does the prefix ‘Extra-‘ mean?
Beyond, outside of
What does the suffix ‘-ism’ denote?
Condition or theory
What does the prefix ‘Hyper-‘ indicate?
Above, excessive, beyond
What is the meaning of ‘-itis’?
Inflammation
What does the suffix ‘-ologist’ refer to?
One who studies, specialist
What does the prefix ‘Hypo-‘ mean?
Below, beneath, deficient
What does the suffix ‘-ology’ signify?
Study of, process of study
What does the suffix ‘-oma’ indicate?
Tumor
What does the prefix ‘Inter-‘ mean?
Between
What does the prefix ‘Intra-‘ signify?
Within, inside
