MED TERM MEMORIZE #4 QUIZ

What is the meaning of the prefix 'a-' or 'an-'?

• Amplification or increase

• Addition or presence

• Association or connection

• Negative or without

What does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate?

• Less

• Below

• Decrease

• All of these

If a word starts with 'ab-', what does it mean?

• Prefix indicating 'away' or 'from'

• Prefix indicating 'within' or 'inside'

• Prefix indicating 'around' or 'surrounding'

• Prefix indicating 'towards' or 'to'

What is the meaning of the prefix 'inter-'?

• before

• outside

• between or among

• within

What does the prefix 'ad-' indicate?

• Towards

• Away from

• Within

• Between

What does the prefix 'intra-' mean?

• between

• outside

• above

• within

What does the prefix 'anti' indicate?

• Against

• For

• Neutral

• Into

What is the meaning of the prefix 'macro-'?

• small or short

• microscopic

• large or long

• medium-sized

If a word starts with 'ante-', what does it mean?

• After or following

• Before or prior to

• During or while

• Opposite or against

What does the prefix 'mal-' indicate?

• neutral or indifferent

• opposite or opposite of

• negative or bad

• positive or good