Anatomical Prefixes and Suffixes Flashcard 2

Front

What does the prefix 'ana-' mean?

Back

Again, anew; to build again

Front

Which prefix means 'fat or lipid'?

Back

adip-

Front

Which prefix means 'white'?

Back

leuk-

Front

What does 'epithe-' mean?

Back

Covering

Front

Catabolism is related to which prefix?

Back

cata-

Front

What does the prefix 'chondro-' refer to?

Back

Cartilage

Front

What does the prefix 'osteo-' mean?

Back

Bone

Front

What does the prefix 'erythro-' mean?

Back

Red

Front

What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate?

Back

Above normal; excessive

Front

What does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate?

Back

Below normal; deficient