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What does cost/o mean?

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rib

This term is often used in medical terminology related to the rib cage.

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What does dactyl/o refer to?

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fingers, toes

This term is commonly used in anatomy and medical contexts.

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What does gloss/o mean?

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tongue

This term is frequently used in medical terminology related to the tongue.

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What does glyc/o signify?

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sugar

This term is often found in discussions of metabolism and diabetes.

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What does immun/o mean?

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protection

This term is commonly used in immunology and health contexts.

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What does seps/o refer to?

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infection

This term is often used in medical contexts related to infections.

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What does the/o mean?

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to put, place

This term can be used in various contexts, including medical and philosophical.

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What does trache/o signify?

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windpipe, trachea

This term is commonly used in respiratory anatomy.

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What does urethr/o mean?

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urethra

This term is often used in urology and anatomy.

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What does ox/o refer to?

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oxygen

This term is frequently used in medical and biological contexts.

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What does norm/o mean?

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rule, order

This term is often used in discussions of standards and regulations.

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What does the prefix a-, an mean?

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not, without

These prefixes are commonly used in medical terminology to indicate absence.

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What does the prefix ab signify?

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away from

This prefix is often used in anatomical terms.

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What does the prefix ad mean?

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toward

This prefix is commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts.

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What does the prefix ante refer to?

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before, forward

This prefix is often used in medical terminology.

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What does the prefix anti mean?

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against

This prefix is frequently used in medical terminology to indicate opposition.

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What does the prefix auto signify?

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self, own

This prefix is often used in terms related to self-regulation.

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What does the prefix bi mean?

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two

This prefix is commonly used in various scientific and medical contexts.

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What does the prefix brady refer to?

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slow

This prefix is often used in medical terminology related to heart rate.

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What does the prefix con mean?

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with, together

This prefix is commonly used in various contexts to indicate combination.

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What does the prefix contra signify?

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against, opposite

This prefix is often used in medical and legal terminology.

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What does the prefix dia mean?

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through, complete

This prefix is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts.

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What does the prefix dys refer to?

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bad, difficult, painful

This prefix is often used in medical terminology to describe conditions.

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What does the prefix ec-, ecto mean?

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out, outside

These prefixes are commonly used in anatomical terms.

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What does the prefix **en-, endo** signify?
in, within ## Footnote These prefixes are often used in medical terminology.
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What does the prefix **epi** mean?
upon, on or above ## Footnote This prefix is commonly used in anatomical and medical contexts.
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What does the prefix **ex** mean?
out, away from ## Footnote This prefix indicates movement away from a place or position.
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What does the prefix **hemi** mean?
half ## Footnote This prefix is used to denote something that is half of a whole.
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What does the prefix **hyper** mean?
excessive, above ## Footnote This prefix indicates an above-normal level or excessive condition.
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What does the prefix **hypo** mean?
deficient ## Footnote This prefix indicates a below-normal level or deficiency.
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What does the prefix **infra** mean?
beneath ## Footnote This prefix indicates a position that is lower or beneath something.
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What does the prefix **inter** mean?
between ## Footnote This prefix is used to describe something that occurs between two or more entities.
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What does the prefix **intra** mean?
in, within ## Footnote This prefix indicates something that occurs inside or within a particular entity.
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What does the prefix **macro** mean?
large ## Footnote This prefix is used to describe something that is large in scale.
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What does the prefix **mal** mean?
bad ## Footnote This prefix indicates something that is harmful or of poor quality.
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What does the prefix **micro** mean?
small ## Footnote This prefix is used to describe something that is small in scale.
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What does the prefix **pan** mean?
all ## Footnote This prefix indicates inclusivity of all parts or aspects.
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What does the prefix **para** mean?
near, beside, abnormal, apart from ## Footnote This prefix can indicate proximity or deviation from the norm.
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What does the prefix **per** mean?
surrounding ## Footnote This prefix indicates something that surrounds or is throughout.
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What does the prefix **poly** mean?
many, much ## Footnote This prefix indicates a large number or variety.
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What does the prefix **post** mean?
after, behind ## Footnote This prefix indicates something that occurs after a particular event.
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What does the prefix **pre** mean?
before, in front of ## Footnote This prefix indicates something that occurs before a particular event.
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What does the prefix **pro** mean?
before, forward ## Footnote This prefix indicates something that is in favor of or ahead of something else.
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What does the prefix **retro** mean?
behind, backward ## Footnote This prefix indicates something that is directed backward or relates to the past.
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What does the prefix **sub** mean?
under ## Footnote This prefix indicates a position that is beneath or lower than something.
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What does the prefix **supra** mean?
above, upper ## Footnote This prefix indicates a position that is higher or above something.
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What does the prefix **tachy** mean?
fast ## Footnote This prefix indicates a rapid or accelerated condition.
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What does the prefix **trans** mean?
across, through ## Footnote This prefix indicates movement from one side to another or through something.
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What does the prefix **uni** mean?
one ## Footnote This prefix indicates singularity or unity.
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What does **antepartum** mean?
before birth ## Footnote This term is used in medical contexts to refer to the period before childbirth.
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What does **bradycardia** mean?
slow heartbeat ## Footnote Bradycardia is a condition where the heart beats fewer than 60 times per minute.
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What is the location of the **adrenal** gland?
near or above each kidney ## Footnote The adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune response, and blood pressure.
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What does **apnea** mean?
not breathing ## Footnote Apnea can refer to temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.
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What does **contralateral** mean?
pertaining to the opposite side ## Footnote This term is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms or conditions affecting the opposite side of the body.
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What does **antisepsis** mean?
against infection ## Footnote Antisepsis refers to the practice of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of pathogens.
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What does **bilateral** mean?
pertaining to two or both sides ## Footnote This term is commonly used in medical contexts to describe conditions or procedures affecting both sides of the body.
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What does **unilateral** mean?
pertaining to one side ## Footnote Unilateral conditions affect only one side of the body.
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What does **anoxia** mean?
condition of no oxygen in tissues ## Footnote Anoxia can lead to serious health issues, including organ damage.
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What is a **congenital anomaly**?
irregularity that is present at birth ## Footnote Congenital anomalies can affect various parts of the body and may require medical intervention.
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What is a **contraindication**?
reason that a doctor would advise against taking a specific medication ## Footnote Contraindications can be based on a patient's medical history, allergies, or other medications.
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