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What does the prefix ‘a-‘ mean?

A

absence of, without, not

Example Term: atypical - Not typical

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What does the prefix ‘an-‘ mean?

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absence of, without, not

Example Term: anoxia - Without oxygen

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What does the prefix ‘ab-‘ mean?

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away from, from

Example Term: abduction - Movement away from the midline of the body

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What does the prefix ‘ad-‘ mean?

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toward, to, into, at

Example Term: adduction - Movement toward the midline of the body

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What does the prefix ‘ambi-‘ mean?

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both

Example Term: ambidextrous - Both hands dominant

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What does the prefix ‘ante-‘ mean?

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before, in front of

Example Term: antepartum - Before childbirth

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What does the prefix ‘anti-‘ mean?

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against, opposing

Example Term: antipsychotic - Pertaining to against psychosis

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What does the prefix ‘bi-‘ mean?

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*two, twice, double

Example Term: bilateral - Pertaining to both/two sides

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What does the prefix ‘bin-‘ mean?

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*two, twice, double

Example Term: binocular - Pertaining to both/two eyes

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What does the prefix ‘brady-‘ mean?

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slow

Example Term: bradycardia - Pertaining to a slow heart (beat)

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What does the prefix ‘circum-‘ mean?

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surrounding, outer, around, circle

Example Term: circumduction - Movement of extremity in circular motion

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What does the prefix ‘contra-‘ mean?

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against

Example Term: contraindication - Process against giving a drug or treatment because it could be unsafe

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What does the prefix ‘de-‘ mean?

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from, without, removal

Example Term: dehydrate - Pertaining to without or removal of water

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What does the prefix ‘deca-‘ mean?

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ten

No example term provided.

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What does the prefix ‘dia-‘ mean?

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through, across

Example Term: dialysis - Process of complete separation (removing toxins from blood built up from defective kidneys)

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What does the prefix ‘trans-‘ mean?

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through, across

Example Term: transdermal - Pertaining to across the skin

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What does the prefix ‘dipl-‘ mean?

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double

Example Term: diplopia - Double vision

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What does the prefix ‘dys-‘ mean?

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difficult, painful, bad

Example Term: dysphagia - Condition of painful swallowing

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What does the prefix ‘ecto-‘ mean?

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outside, outward

Example Term: ectogenous - Pertaining to forming outside (the body)

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What does the prefix ‘exo-‘ mean?

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outside, outward

Example Term: exotropia - Turning outward

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What does the prefix ‘extra-‘ mean?

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outside, outward

Example Term: extra cranial - Pertaining to outside the cranium (skull)

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What does the prefix ‘endo-‘ mean?

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in, within

Example Term: endotracheal - Pertaining to within the trachea

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What does the prefix ‘endo-‘ mean?

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In, within

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What does ‘endotracheal’ refer to?

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Pertaining to within the trachea

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What does the prefix ‘epi-‘ mean?

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On, upon, above

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What does ‘epidermis’ refer to?

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Pertaining to on/above the skin

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What does the prefix ‘eu-‘ mean?

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Normal, good

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What does ‘eupnea’ refer to?

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Normal breathing

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What does the prefix ‘ex-‘ mean?

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Out, out from

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What does ‘excision’ refer to?

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Process of cutting out, surgical removal

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What does the prefix ‘hemi-‘ mean?

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Half

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What does ‘hemicolectomy’ refer to?

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Surgical excision of half the colon

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What does the prefix ‘homeo-‘ mean?

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Same, similar

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What does ‘homeostasis’ refer to?

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State of balance, equilibrium

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What does the prefix ‘homo-‘ mean?

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Same

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What does the prefix ‘hydro-‘ mean?

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Water

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What does ‘hydrotherapy’ refer to?

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Treatment using water

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What does the prefix ‘hyper-‘ mean?

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Above, excessive

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What does ‘hyperthyroidism’ refer to?

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Condition of excessive (overactive) thyroid

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What does the prefix ‘hypo-‘ mean?

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Below, deficient, under

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What does ‘hypoglycemia’ refer to?

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Condition of deficient glucose

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What does the prefix ‘in-‘ mean?

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In, into

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What does the prefix ‘infra-‘ mean?

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Below, under, beneath

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44
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What does ‘infra-axillary’ refer to?

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Below armpit

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What does the prefix ‘inter-‘ mean?

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Between

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What does ‘intercellular’ refer to?

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Pertaining to between cells

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What does the prefix ‘intra-‘ mean?

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In, within

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What does ‘intrahepatic’ refer to?

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Pertaining to within the liver

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What does the prefix ‘macro-‘ mean?

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Large, long

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What does ‘macrocephalus’ refer to?

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Pertaining to large head

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What does the prefix ‘mal-‘ mean?

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Bad

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What does ‘malabsorption’ refer to?

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Inadequate absorption of nutrients

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53
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What does the prefix ‘meta-‘ mean?

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Change, beyond

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54
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What does ‘metacarpal’ refer to?

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Wrist bones beyond (bones located beyond wrist bones)

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What does the prefix ‘micro-‘ mean?

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Small

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56
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What does ‘microscope’ refer to?

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Instrument for viewing small (things)

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What does the prefix ‘mono-‘ mean?

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One

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What does ‘monocyte’ refer to?

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(white) blood cell with one nucleus

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What does ‘multi-‘ mean?

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many

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What does ‘neo-‘ mean?

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new

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What does ‘nulli-‘ mean?

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none

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What does ‘pachy-‘ mean?

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thick

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What does ‘pan-‘ mean?

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all

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What does ‘para-‘ mean?

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near, beside, beyond

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What does ‘per-‘ mean?

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through

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What does ‘регі-‘ mean?

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surrounding, around

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What does ‘poly-‘ mean?

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many, much

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What does ‘post-‘ mean?

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What is ‘multipara’?

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Many births

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What is ‘neonate’?

71
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What is ‘nulligravida’?

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No pregnancies

72
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What is ‘pachyderma’?

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Thickened skin

73
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What is ‘pancytopenia’?

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Abnormal deficiency (reduction) of all blood cells

74
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What are ‘parathyroid glands’?

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Glands beside thyroid gland

75
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What does ‘percutaneous’ mean?

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Pertaining to through the skin

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What does ‘peripheral vision’ mean?

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Pertaining to the outer sides of the vision

77
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What is ‘polymyositis’?

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Inflammation of many muscles

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What does ‘postpartum’ mean?

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After childbirth

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What does ‘pre-‘ mean?

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What does ‘pro-‘ mean?

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What does ‘pseudo-‘ mean?

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What does ‘quad-‘ mean?

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What does ‘quadri-‘ mean?

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What does ‘retro-‘ mean?

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backward, behind

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What does ‘semi-‘ mean?

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half, semicircle

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What does ‘sub-‘ mean?

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below, under

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What does ‘super-‘ mean?

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over, above

88
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What is ‘prenatal’?

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Before birth

89
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What is ‘prognosis’?

A

Knowledge before

90
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What is ‘pseudoappendicitis’?

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False appendicitis

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What is ‘quadriplegia’?

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Paralysis of all four limbs

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What does ‘retroperitoneal’ mean?

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Pertaining to behind the peritoneum

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What does ‘semisolid’ mean?

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Partially solid

94
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What does ‘subcutaneous’ mean?

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Pertaining to below the skin

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What does ‘superior’ mean?

A

Situated above

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What does the prefix ‘ment’ signify?

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It is a noun ending, with no specific meaning.

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What does the prefix ‘supra-‘ mean?

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What does the prefix ‘sym-‘ indicate?

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Together, joined.

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What does the prefix ‘syn-‘ signify?

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Together, joined.

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What does the prefix ‘tachy-‘ mean?

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Fast, rapid.

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What does the prefix ‘tri-‘ signify?

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What does the prefix ‘ultra-‘ mean?

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Excess, beyond.

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What does the prefix ‘uni-‘ signify?

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What does the suffix ‘-a’ indicate?

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Noun ending, no meaning.

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What does the suffix ‘-ac’ mean?

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Pertaining to.

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What does the suffix ‘-al’ signify?

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Pertaining to.

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What does the suffix ‘-ar’ mean?

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Pertaining to.

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What does the suffix ‘-ary’ indicate?

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Pertaining to.

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What does the suffix ‘-eal’ mean?

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Pertaining to.

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What does the suffix ‘-ic’ signify?

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Pertaining to.

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What does the suffix ‘-ior’ mean?

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Pertaining to.

112
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What does the suffix ‘-ous’ indicate?

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Pertaining to.

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What does the suffix ‘-ad’ mean?

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Toward, into.

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What does ‘suprascapular’ mean?

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Pertaining to above the scapula.

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What does ‘symphysis’ mean?

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Growing together.

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What is ‘synovial fluid’?

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A fluid within the joint cavity to promote friction-free movement.

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What does ‘tachycardia’ mean?

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Condition of rapid heartbeat.

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What does ‘triplegia’ refer to?

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Condition of paralysis of three limbs.

119
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What does ‘ultraviolet’ mean?

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Higher frequency light rays.

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What does ‘unilateral’ signify?

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Pertaining to one side.

121
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What does ‘leukoderma’ mean?

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White skin.

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What does ‘cardiac’ refer to?

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Pertaining to the heart.

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What does ‘intercarpal’ mean?

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Pertaining to within the wrist.

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What does ‘appendicular’ signify?

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Pertaining to the appendages.

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What does ‘coronary’ mean?

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Pertaining to the heart.

126
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What does ‘esophageal’ refer to?

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Pertaining to the esophagus.

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What does ‘gastric’ mean?

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Pertaining to the stomach.

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What does ‘anterior’ signify?

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Pertaining to the front.

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What does ‘intravenous’ mean?

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Pertaining to within the vein.

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What does ‘dorsad’ refer to?

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Toward the back.

131
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What does the prefix ‘ment’ signify?

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It is a noun ending, with no specific meaning.

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What does the prefix ‘supra-‘ mean?

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What does the prefix ‘sym-‘ indicate?

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Together, joined.

134
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What does the prefix ‘syn-‘ signify?

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Together, joined.

135
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What does the prefix ‘tachy-‘ mean?

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Fast, rapid.

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What does the prefix ‘tri-‘ signify?

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What does the prefix ‘ultra-‘ mean?

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Excess, beyond.

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What does the prefix ‘uni-‘ signify?

139
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What does the suffix ‘-a’ indicate?

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Noun ending, no meaning.

140
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What does the suffix ‘-ac’ mean?

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Pertaining to.

141
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What does the suffix ‘-al’ signify?

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Pertaining to.

142
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What does the suffix ‘-ar’ mean?

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Pertaining to.

143
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What does the suffix ‘-ary’ indicate?

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Pertaining to.

144
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What does the suffix ‘-eal’ mean?

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Pertaining to.

145
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What does the suffix ‘-ic’ signify?

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Pertaining to.

146
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What does the suffix ‘-ior’ mean?

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Pertaining to.

147
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What does the suffix ‘-ous’ indicate?

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Pertaining to.

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What does the suffix ‘-ad’ mean?

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Toward, into.

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What does ‘suprascapular’ mean?

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Pertaining to above the scapula.

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What does ‘symphysis’ mean?

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Growing together.

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What is ‘synovial fluid’?

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A fluid within the joint cavity to promote friction-free movement.

152
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What does ‘tachycardia’ mean?

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Condition of rapid heartbeat.

153
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What does ‘triplegia’ refer to?

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Condition of paralysis of three limbs.

154
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What does ‘ultraviolet’ mean?

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Higher frequency light rays.

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What does ‘unilateral’ signify?

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Pertaining to one side.

156
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What does ‘leukoderma’ mean?

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White skin.

157
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What does ‘cardiac’ refer to?

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Pertaining to the heart.

158
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What does ‘intercarpal’ mean?

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Pertaining to within the wrist.

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What does ‘appendicular’ signify?

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Pertaining to the appendages.

160
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What does ‘coronary’ mean?

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Pertaining to the heart.

161
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What does ‘esophageal’ refer to?

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Pertaining to the esophagus.

162
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What does ‘gastric’ mean?

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Pertaining to the stomach.

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What does ‘anterior’ signify?

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Pertaining to the front.

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What does ‘intravenous’ mean?

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Pertaining to within the vein.

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What does ‘dorsad’ refer to?

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Toward the back.

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