Asked by
Mareena Ruslana
on Oct 15, 2024
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Around
A) endo-
B) poly-
C) bi-
D) megalo-
E) tachy-
F) quadra-
G) sub-
H) circum-
I) pan-
J) epi-
Circum-
A prefix in English denoting around, about, or surrounding something.
Epi-
Refers to being above, over, or on top of something, often used as a prefix in medical and biological terms to denote a higher position or an outer layer.
Tachy-
A prefix meaning "fast" or "swift," used in medical terminology to denote an abnormally rapid state, such as in "tachycardia" for rapid heartbeat.
- Understand the application of prefixes in medical terminology and their definitions.
- Align medical prefixes with their appropriate definitions.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the application of prefixes in medical terminology and their definitions.
- Align medical prefixes with their appropriate definitions.