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Medical Prefixes Quiz with Word-Part Explanations

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Which prefix means excessive or above normal? A ______active thyroid is unusually active.

hyper-hypo-peri-

Context check: Hyper- signals an above-normal amount or activity. Complete the sentence: A ______active thyroid is unusually active.

Which prefix means below or deficient? A ______glycemic reading is below the expected range.

Context check: Hypo- signals below or deficient. Complete the sentence: A ______glycemic reading is below the expected range.

Which prefix means within or inner? The ______cardium is the inner lining of the heart.

Context check: Endo- points inward or within. Complete the sentence: The ______cardium is the inner lining of the heart.

Which prefix means around? The ______cardium is the sac around the heart.

Context check: Peri- means around. Complete the sentence: The ______cardium is the sac around the heart.

Which prefix means slow? ______cardia describes a slow heart rate.

Context check: Brady- means slow or reduced speed. Complete the sentence: ______cardia describes a slow heart rate.

Which prefix means fast? ______cardia describes a fast heart rate.

tachy-brady-dys-

Context check: Tachy- means fast or rapid. Complete the sentence: ______cardia describes a fast heart rate.

Which prefix means within? An ______venous line is placed within a vein.

Context check: Intra- means within. Complete the sentence: An ______venous line is placed within a vein.

Which prefix means between? An ______costal space lies between ribs.

Context check: Inter- means between. Complete the sentence: An ______costal space lies between ribs.

Which prefix signals difficulty or abnormality? ______pnea describes difficult breathing.

Context check: Dys- indicates difficulty or an abnormal process. Complete the sentence: ______pnea describes difficult breathing.

Which prefix means many or much? ______uria means an unusually large amount of urine.

Context check: Poly- signals many or much. Complete the sentence: ______uria means an unusually large amount of urine.

Ten prefixes are tested once by definition and once in a new context sentence.

Source: Original vocabulary practice material; definitions are checked against the cited public reference. Medical prefix meanings are checked against MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary.

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