Health Science Prefix Flashcards

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a-, an-

without/not

ex: anemia = not enough healthy blood cells

anti-

against

ex: antibacterial = works against bacteria

brady-

slow

ex: bradycardia = slow heart rate

tachy-

fast

ex: tachycardia = fast heart rate

hyper-

above/excessive

ex: hyperactive = excessive activity

hypo-

below/deficient

ex: hypothermia = body temperature is below normal

peri-

around

ex: perimeter = around the shape

endo-

inside/within

ex: endocytosis = within the cell

epi-

upon/above

ex: epidermis = the outermost layer of skin above the dermis

inter-

between

ex: intercostal = between the ribs

intra-

within

ex: IV (Intravenous) = within the vein

poly-

many

ex: polynomial = many variables & constants

mono-

one

ex: monosaccharide = one sugar

dys-

bad/difficult/painful

ex: dyslexia = difficulty processing language

pre-

before

ex: premature = born before due date

post-

after

ex: postoperative = after operation