Medical Terminology - Common Prefixes & Suffixes

What is the definition of the prefix 'a/an'?

• A) Small

• B) Without, none

• C) Large

• D) Enlarged

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Micro' means ______.

• Small.

• Large.

• Fast.

• Heavy.

What is the definition of the prefix 'Macro'?

• A) Enlarged

• B) Small

• C) Large

• D) Within, inside of.

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Mega/Megaly' means ______.

• Enlarged.

• Small.

• Narrow.

• Weak.

What is the definition of the prefix 'Endo'?

• A) Without, none

• B) Small

• C) Large

• D) Within, inside of.

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Intra' means ______.

• Within

• Between

• Outside

• Around

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Peri' means ______.

• around

• inside

• above

• below

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Circum' means ______.

• around

• inside

• above

• below

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Retro' means ______.

• Retro

• Forward

• Behind

• Future

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Epi' means ______.

• Epi

• Above

• Below

• Around