Medical Terminology Prefixes

The video tutorial introduces the use of prefixes in medical terminology, focusing on those denoting numbers, position, direction, and common medical terms. It covers prefixes like 'preemie' for first, 'quadri' for four, 'ab' for away from, 'ad' for toward, 'ambi' for both, 'circum' for around, 'hypo' for under, 'infra' for beneath, 'a' for without, 'anti' for against, 'brady' for slow, 'dis' for free of, 'dys' for difficult, and 'endo' for within. Each prefix is explained with examples to illustrate its use in medical contexts.

What does the prefix 'preemie' signify in medical terminology?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

In medical terms, what does 'quadri' refer to?

• Five

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the meaning of the prefix 'ab' in medical terminology?

• Towards

• Away from

• Above

• Below

The prefix 'ad' in medical terms indicates movement in which direction?

• Below the midline

• Above the midline

• Towards the midline

• Away from the midline

What does the prefix 'ambi' mean in medical terminology?

• One side

• Above

• Below

• Both sides

In medical terms, what does 'circum' refer to?

• Inside

• Outside

• Through

• Around

What does the prefix 'hypo' signify in medical terminology?

• Within

• Above

• Under

• Beside

The prefix 'infra' in medical terms indicates a position that is?

• Within

• Beneath

• Beside

• Above

What does the prefix 'brady' mean in medical terminology?

• Normal

• Irregular

• Fast

• Slow

In medical terms, what does 'endo' refer to?

• Within

• Outside

• Above

• Below