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Medical Terminology Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words Part 1

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This deck covers essential medical prefixes, their meanings, and examples of their use in medical terminology.

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Prefix: a-, an-

A prefix meaning ‘without’ or ‘not’. The patient was anemic, indicating a lack of sufficient red blood cells.
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Definition
Prefix: a-, an-
A prefix meaning ‘without’ or ‘not’. The patient was anemic, indicating a lack of sufficient red blood cells.
Prefix: ab-
A prefix meaning ‘away from’. The physical therapist noted that the patient’s arm remained abducted at 30 degrees.
Prefix: ad-
A prefix meaning ‘toward’. The therapy aims to promote adduction of the limbs.
Prefix: ante-
A prefix meaning ‘before’ or ‘forward’. The antepartum care is crucial for a healthy pregnancy.
Prefix: anti-
A prefix meaning ‘against’. The patient was prescribed an antibiotic to fight the infection.
Prefix: auto-
A prefix meaning ‘self’. The body has an autonomous system for regulating blood pressure.
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Medical Terminology Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words Part 1
TermDefinition
Prefix: a-, an-
A prefix meaning ‘without’ or ‘not’. The patient was anemic, indicating a lack of sufficient red blood cells.
Prefix: ab-
A prefix meaning ‘away from’. The physical therapist noted that the patient’s arm remained abducted at 30 degrees.
Prefix: ad-
A prefix meaning ‘toward’. The therapy aims to promote adduction of the limbs.
Prefix: ante-
A prefix meaning ‘before’ or ‘forward’. The antepartum care is crucial for a healthy pregnancy.
Prefix: anti-
A prefix meaning ‘against’. The patient was prescribed an antibiotic to fight the infection.
Prefix: auto-
A prefix meaning ‘self’. The body has an autonomous system for regulating blood pressure.
Prefix: bi-
A prefix meaning ‘two’ or ‘double’. The procedure was performed under binaural anesthesia.
Prefix: brady-
A prefix meaning ‘slow’. The patient’s bradycardia was monitored closely during recovery.
Prefix: circum-
A prefix meaning ‘around’. The surgeon made a circumferential incision to access the area.
Prefix: co-, com-
Prefixes meaning ‘with’ or ‘together’. The coagulation process is essential for wound healing.
Prefix: contra-
A prefix meaning ‘against’ or ‘opposite’. The medication is contradicted in patients with liver disease.
Prefix: de-
A prefix meaning ‘down’ or ‘away from’. The treatment aims to decrease inflammation in the joints.
Prefix: dia-
A prefix meaning ‘through’ or ‘across’. The doctor ordered a diagonal scan to check for abnormalities.
Prefix: dys-
A prefix meaning ‘bad’, ‘difficult’, or ‘painful’. The patient reported dysphagia, making swallowing challenging.
Prefix: ecto-
A prefix meaning ‘outside’ or ‘external’. The ectopic pregnancy required immediate medical attention.
Prefix: en-, endo-, intra-
Prefixes meaning ‘inside’ or ‘within’. The endoscope was used to examine the internal organs.
Prefix: epi-
A prefix meaning ‘upon’ or ‘over’. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.
Prefix: eu-
A prefix meaning ‘good’ or ‘normal’. The patient’s eupnea indicated normal breathing.
Prefix: exo-
A prefix meaning ‘outside’ or ‘outward’. The exocrine glands secrete substances outside the bloodstream.
Prefix: extra-
A prefix meaning ‘outside’ or ‘beyond’. The extracellular fluid surrounds the cells in the body.
Prefix: hemi-
A prefix meaning ‘half’. The patient experienced hemiplegia following the stroke.
Prefix: hetero-
A prefix meaning ‘different’. The heterogeneous mixture of cells was analyzed under a microscope.
Prefix: homo-, homeo-
Prefixes meaning ‘same’ or ‘alike’. The procedure aims to maintain homeostasis within the body.
Prefix: hyper-
A prefix meaning ‘excessive’ or ‘above normal’. The patient was diagnosed with hypertension, indicating high blood pressure.
Prefix: hypo-
A prefix meaning 'deficient' or 'below normal'. Hypoglycemia can lead to dizziness and confusion.