Medical Prefixes Flashcards
Do all medical terms have prefixes?
No, not all medical terms have prefixes
In what ways does the prefix modify the root?
The prefix modifies the root by describing the:
1.) Location or position: e.g peri-(surrounding/around)
2.) Number: e.g. bi-(two)
3.) State or problem: e.g mal-(bad)
4.) Size: e.g macro-(very large)
5.)Speed or level: e.g hyper-(above normal)
What does the prefix a/an mean?
It means without, not, no
What does the prefix ab- mean?
It means: away from
What does the prefix ad- mean?
It means: near, toward
What does the prefix af- mean?
It means: toward
What does the prefix Ana- mean?
It means: up, apart
What does the prefix ante- mean?
It means: before, forward, in front of
What does the prefix anti- mean?
It means: against
What does the prefix bi- mean?
It means: two, both
What does the prefix Brady- mean?
It means: slow
What does the prefix con- mean?
It means: together, with
What does the prefix contra- mean?
It means: opposite
What does the prefix dia- mean?
It means: Complete, through
What does the prefix dys- mean?
It means: difficult, painful, abnormal, bad
What does the prefix ec- mean?
It means: outside, out
What does the prefix echo- mean?
It means: using ultrasonic waves
What does the prefix ef- mean?
It means: away from
What does the prefix electro- mean?
It means: using electricity
What does the prefix end-, endo- mean?
It means: in, inner, within
What does the prefix epi- mean?
It means: above, upon
