Lesson 1D (Part 1)

Question 1

Where is the prefix placed?

Answer 1

At the beginning of a word

Question 2

What is a prefix used for?

Answer 2

To modify or change the meaning

Question 3

A- or an- (3)

Answer 3

1. No
2. Not
3. Without

Question 4

Apnea

Answer 4

No breathing

- when you sleep

Question 5

Anechoic

Answer 5

No echoes

Question 6

Ab-

Answer 6

Away from

Question 7

Abnormal

Answer 7

Away from normal

Question 8

Ad- (2)

Answer 8

1. Towards

2. Near

Question 9

Adrenal glands

Answer 9

Near the kidneys

- sit on top

Question 10

Ana- (2)

Answer 10

1. Up

2. Apart

Question 11

Analysis

Answer 11

Detailed examination of a structure separating it into its constituent elements as in biochemical analysis
- lab tests

Question 12

Ante- (2)

Answer 12

1. Before

2. Forward

Question 13

Antepartum

Answer 13

Period of time before birth

Question 14

Anti-

Answer 14

Against

Question 15

Antibody

Answer 15

WBC protein working against foreign substances

Question 16

Bi- (2)

Answer 16

1. Two

2. Both

Question 17

Bilateral

Answer 17

Referring to both sides of the body or organ

Question 18

Brady-

Answer 18

Slow

Question 19

Bradycardia

Answer 19

Slow heart rate

Question 20

Con- (2)

Answer 20

1. With

2. Together

Question 21

Concurrent

Answer 21

Occurring at the same time

Question 22

Dia- (2)

Answer 22

1. Complete

2. Through

Question 23

Diagnosis

Answer 23

Complete knowledge of a condition or illness

Question 24

Dys- (4)

Answer 24

1. Bad
2. Painful
3. Difficult
4. Urination

Question 25

Dysuria

Answer 25

Painful urination

Question 26

Ec- (2)

Answer 26

1. Out

2. Outside

Question 27

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 27

Pregnancy implanting outside of the uterus lining

Question 28

Antibiotic

Answer 28

A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

Question 29

Contralateral

Answer 29

Relating to or denoting the side of the body opposite to that on which a particular structure or condition occurs

Question 30

Disinfect

Answer 30

Destroying of bacteria

Question 31

Dysfunctional

Answer 31

Not operating normally or properly