Prefixes Flashcards
1
Q
iso
similar or equal
Isotonic solution: a solution that has the same salt concentration as cells and blood.
A
same
2
Q
micro
gamay
microscopic things
A
small
3
Q
macro
dako
A
large
4
Q
intra
indicate something that is located or occurs within a body part or organ
A
inside/within
5
Q
pseudo
usually use in indicating deceptive resemblance to a condition or symptom
A
false
6
Q
mono
A
one
6
Q
nano
greek: dwarf
A
billionth
7
Q
anaero
anaerobic - relating to absence of free oxygen
A
without oxygen
7
Q
hypo
go under
A
decreased
8
Q
homo
means human
homosexuality - alike ang gay people
A
same, like
9
Q
cryo
Cryotherapy is the use of extreme cold to freeze and remove abnormal tissue
A
cold
10
Q
neo
Neonatal (referring to a baby in the first 28 days of life)
A
new
