Prefix Flashcards
Definition:
No, Not, Without
Example:
Anoxia
Meaning:
Lack of sufficient oxygen in the blood.
a; an
Definition: Toward, near
Example: Adhesion
Meaning: Union of two surfaces that are normally separate.
Ad
Two; double
Bicuspid
Having 2 cups
Bi
Down, away from
Degenerate
To change from a higher to a lower form
De
Through, between
dialysis
Difussion of solute molecules through a membrane
Dia
Apart, free from
Diffusion
State of being widely spread
Dif, dis
Difficult
Dysfunctional
Impairment of an organ
Dys
Outside
Ectoderm
Outside the skin
Ecto
Inside
Endometrium
Miscus membrane lining the uterus
Endo
above, over
Epidural
above the dura mater
Epi
Good, normal
Euphoria
Exaggerated feeling of mental and physical well being.
Eu
Out, away from
Excrete
To throw off, eliminate
Ex, exo
Outside, beyond
Extrauterine
Outside the uterus
Extra
Above, excessive
Hypertension
Persistently high BP
Hyper
Below, deficient
Hypodermic
Beneath the skin
Hypo
