Module 1 - Prefixes/Contrasting Prefixes Flashcards
1
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Peri-
A
Meaning around
- Pericardium = membranous sac around the heart
2
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Epi-
A
Meaning above
- Epigastric = area above the stomach
3
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Poly-
A
Meaning many
- Polyneuritis = inflammation of many nerves
4
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Hemi-
A
Meaning half
- Hemiplegia = paralysis affecting one side of the body only
5
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Endo-
A
Meaning inside
- Endocrine = secreting into the inside of the body
6
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Exo-
A
Meaning outside
- Exocrine = secreting onto the outside of the body
7
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Intra-
A
Meaning inside
- Intracellular = inside a cell
8
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Extra-
A
Meaning outside
- Extracellular = outside of a cell
9
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Ab-
A
To move away (from)
10
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Ad-
A
To move toward
11
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Dys-
A
Abnormal, difficult
12
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Eu-
A
Normal,good
13
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Hyper-
A
Excessive, above normal
14
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Hypo-
A
Below normal
15
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Pre-
A
Before
16
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Post-
A
After
17
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Tachy-
A
Fast
18
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Brady-
A
Slow
