Our medical prefixes flashcards are designed to help students learn and understand common medical prefixes used in the healthcare field. Each flashcard features an English word on one side and its definition on the other, making it easy to practice and reinforce knowledge. Additionally, the flashcards include audio recordings of the medical prefixes to aid in proper understanding and retention.
Medical prefixes are small word parts that are added to the beginning of a medical term to modify its meaning. By understanding common medical prefixes, students can better understand complex medical terms and their definitions. Some common medical prefixes include “hypo-” meaning below normal and “hyper-” meaning above normal. Learning these prefixes can help students decode unfamiliar medical terminology and improve their overall medical knowledge.
Flashcards: Medical Prefixes
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quick facts
- Medical prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
- Some common medical prefixes include “anti-” meaning against, “bi-” meaning two, and “hypo-” meaning below.
- Understanding medical prefixes can help people better understand medical terms and conditions.
- Learning medical prefixes can also help people communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals.
- Medical prefixes are used in a wide range of medical fields, from cardiology to dermatology.
card list
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| ab- | The prefix “ab-” means away from or off. |
| ad- | The prefix ad- means toward or near. |
| ante- | before |
| bi- | The prefix “bi-” means two or twice. |
| circum- | around or about |
| de- | This prefix means “not” or “opposite of.” |
| di- | The prefix di- means two or twice. |
| epi- | Above or upon |
| hemi- | The prefix “hemi-” means half or partial. |
| hemi- | Half |