Prefixes 1 Flashcards
What does “peri-“ mean?
refers to the time and events surrounding event. E.G. Perinatal (peri- means surrounding, nat means birth, and -al means pertaining to). This is the time just before, during, and just after birth.
What does “pre-“ mean?
means the time and events before event. E.G. Prenatal (pre- means before, nat means birth, and -al means pertaining to).
What does “post-“ mean?
refers to the time and events after event. E.G. Postnatal (post- means after, nat means birth, and -al means pertaining to).
What does “ab-“ mean?
away from, negative, absent
What does “dextr/o-“ mean?
right side
What does “ex-“ mean?
out of, outside, away from
What does “macro-“ mean?
large, abnormal size, or long
What does “megal/o or mega” mean?
large, great
What does “pre-“ mean?
before
What does “post-“ mean?
after
What does “olig/o” mean?
scanty, few
What does “micr/o or micro” mean?
small
What does “in-“ mean?
in, into, not, without
What does “sinistr/o” mean?
left side
What does “ad-“ mean?
toward, to, in the direction of
