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Chapter 4 Prefixes

Dive into the intricate world of medical terminology by exploring essential prefixes and suffixes. This chapter covers key terms such as carp/o (carpals), gloss/o (glossal), and concepts like prenatal vs. postnatal care, septic conditions, and diagnostic procedures. Learn how prefixes like "brady-" (slow) and "hyper-" (excessive) change meanings in healthcare contexts. Gain insights into various terms associated with respiratory issues (apnea, dyspnea), obstetric terms (antepartum, postpartum), and more to enhance your medical vocabulary.

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Chapter 4 Prefixes

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  1. Chapter 4 Prefixes

  2. Carp/o • Carpals • Meta carpals

  3. Gloss/o • Glossal

  4. Nat/i • Prenatal • Postnatal

  5. Seps/o • Septic • Antiseptic

  6. Thyr/o • Thyroglossal

  7. Tox/o • Toxic • Toxin

  8. Suffixes • -partum • Postpartum • Antepartum

  9. -Pnea • Apnea • Sleep apnea • Eupnea

  10. -rrhea • Diarrhea • Rhinorrhea

  11. Cibum • Antecibum • Postcibum • Medical Abbreviation=ac, pc

  12. Prefixes • a-, an- apnea, anoxia • Trans-transfusion • Ox/o, oxygen, anoxia

  13. Trans- transfusion • Uni-unilateral • Re-relapse • Bi-bilateral

  14. Contra-contraindication • Macro-macrocephalic

  15. Antibiotic • Antitoxin

  16. Brady- • Bradycardia

  17. Con- • Congenital anomaly • De- • Dehydration

  18. Congenital anomaly-spina bifida • Syndactyl syn, dactyl

  19. Dys- • Dyspnea • Dysuria • Ec, ecto • Ectopic pregnancy

  20. Endo- • Endoscope • Endotracheal • Endocardium • Hemi • Hemiglossectomy

  21. Endoscope

  22. Hyper- • Hyperglycemia • Hypo- • Hypodermic • Hypoglycemia

  23. Intra- • Intravenous

  24. Mal Poly • malaise polyuria • malignant • Neo • Newborn Dialysis Dia lysis

  25. tachy • Tachycardia • tachypnea

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