Word Roots Lesson 12, Level 4

Front

des-

Back

from, away, down, apart, not

Front

cephal/cephalo

Back

head, brain

Front

relating to the head

Back

cephalic

Front

re-

Back

back, again

Front

meta-

Back

beyond, change

Front

What does the prefix 'des-' indicate?

Back

It indicates a sense of separation or removal, meaning 'from, away, down, apart, not.'

Front

What does 'cephal' refer to in medical terminology?

Back

It refers to the head or brain.

Front

What is the meaning of 'cephalic'?

Back

It means relating to the head.

Front

What does the prefix 're-' signify?

Back

It signifies repetition or returning, meaning 'back, again.'

Front

What does 'meta-' imply in scientific terms?

Back

It implies a change or transformation, meaning 'beyond, change.'