Prefixes - degree Flashcards
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Prefix: hyper-
Ex: hyperthermia
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Meaning: over, excess, abnormally high
Def of Ex:high body tempt.
2
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Prefix: hypo-
Ex: hyposecretion
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Meaning: under, below, abnormally low, decreased
Def of Ex: underproduction of a substance
3
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Prefix: olig/o-
Ex: oligospermia
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Meaning: few, scanty
Def of Ex: abnormally low number of sperm cells in semen
4
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Prefix: pan-
Ex: pandemic
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Meaning: all
Def of Ex: a disease affecting an entire population
5
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Prefix: super-
Ex: supernumerary
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Meaning: above, excess
Def of Ex: in excess number
