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WorksheetsMedical Prefixes Quizs
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Prefix: Mes-/Meso- Meaning: Middle Example: Mesoderm (the middle layer of cells in early embryonic development). What do the prefixes "Mes-" and "Meso-" describe?
Something in the upper layer or position.
Something in the middle layer or position.
Something in the lower layer or position.
Something in the outer layer or position.
Prefix: Med-/Medi-/Mid- Meaning: Middle Example: Mediastinum (area in the middle of the chest, between the 2 lungs). What do the prefixes "Med-", "Medi-", and "Mid-" refer to?
A. Upper position
B. Lower position
C. Middle or central position
D. Side position
Prefix: Inter- Meaning: Between Example: Intercostal (space between ribs)
Prefix 'Inter-' indicates something occurring between two points or objects.
Prefix 'Inter-' indicates something occurring within a single point.
Prefix 'Inter-' indicates something occurring outside of two points.
Prefix 'Inter-' indicates something occurring before two points.
Prefix: Hypo- Meaning: Below, deficient Example: Hypokalemia (deficient levels of the electrolyte potassium in the blood)
Prefix 'Hypo-' refers to something below normal or deficient.
Prefix 'Hypo-' refers to something above normal or excessive.
Prefix 'Hypo-' refers to something normal or balanced.
Prefix 'Hypo-' refers to something temporary or transient.
Prefix: Nulli- Meaning: None Example: Nulliparous (never given birth; births = none). What does the prefix "Nulli-" indicate?
The presence of something
The absence of something or none
A specific quantity
A type of measurement
Prefix: Multi- Meaning: Many Example: Multiple sclerosis (autoimmune disease causing "many scars" in the CNS). What does the prefix "Multi-" describe?
Something involving one
Something involving few
Something involving many or multiple
Something involving none
Prefix: Sub- Meaning: Under Example: Subdural hematoma (accumulation of blood under the dura mater). What does the prefix "Sub-" indicate?
Above
Over
Under or beneath
Beside
Prefix: Oligo-
Meaning: Few, little
Example: Oliguria (urine output is reduced, just a "little" urine)
A. Something large in quantity
B. Something small in quantity or few
C. Something abundant
D. Something average in quantity
Prefix: Ultra- Meaning: Beyond, extreme Example: Ultramarathons (runs beyond the extreme distances, beyond 26.2 miles)
Prefix 'Ultra-' is used to describe something that goes beyond or is extreme.
Prefix 'Ultra-' refers to something that is less than normal.
Prefix 'Ultra-' indicates a moderate level of intensity.
Prefix 'Ultra-' is used to describe something that is average.
Prefix: Trans- Meaning: Across, through Example: Transsphenoidal (surgical approach where instruments are inserted through the nose to get to the brain)
Prefix 'Trans-' signifies movement across or through something.
Prefix 'Trans-' signifies movement in a circular direction.
Prefix 'Trans-' signifies movement downward or beneath something.
Prefix 'Trans-' signifies movement towards the left.
Prefix: Hyper- Meaning: Above, excessive Example: Hyperthyroidism (disorder that causes excessive amounts of thyroid hormones to be produced). What does the prefix 'Hyper-' mean?
Below normal or deficient
Normal levels
Above normal or excessive
Slightly above normal
Prefix: Mes-/Meso- Meaning: Middle Example: My kid left a big mess in the middle of the room. What does the prefix 'Mes-' or 'Meso-' describe?
Something at the top of a space or area.
Something in the middle of a space or area.
Something at the bottom of a space or area.
Something on the side of a space or area.
Prefix: Mid- Meaning: Middle Example: Midclavicular line (imaginary line passing vertically through the middle of the clavicle) What does the prefix "Mid-" describe?
Something located at the top or upper position.
Something located in the middle or central position.
Something located at the bottom or lower position.
Something located at the side or lateral position.
Prefix: Infra- Meaning: Below, beneath Example: Infraorbital (beneath the eye socket or orbit)
Refers to something located above or over.
Refers to something located below or beneath.
Refers to something located beside or adjacent.
Refers to something located within or inside.
Prefix: Poly- Meaning: Many, excessive Example: Polydipsia (excessive thirst). What does the prefix 'Poly-' refer to?
Something involving a single amount
Something involving many or excessive amounts
Something involving a few amounts
Something involving a moderate amount
