Medical Terminology Ch. 1: Prefixes Flashcards
1
Q
a-
A
without
ex: apnea – without breathing
2
Q
bi-
A
two
ex: bilateral – two sides
3
Q
dys-
A
abnormal
ex: dysuria – painful or difficult urination
4
Q
inter-
A
between
ex: intervertebral – between vertebrae
5
Q
post-
A
after
ex: postsurgical – after surgery
6
Q
sub-
A
under
ex: subcutaneous – under the skin
