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Prefix Refer to #s
Anatomy and Medical Terminology 1
Prefix | Meaning |
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mono- | one Ex: monocular = relating to one eye |
uni- | one Ex: unimolecular = denoting a single molecule |
bi- | two Ex: biosocial = interplay between biologic and social influences |
di- | two Ex: diglossia = condition that results in the tongue splitting in two |
tri- | three Ex: trichromat = person who sees three primary colors |
quadri- | four Ex: quadriplegia = paralysis of all four limbs |
hemi- | half Ex; hemifacial = pertaining to one side of the face |
semi- | half Ex: semispinal = muscles attached in part (half) to the spinal vertebrae |
multi- | many Ex: multifid = divided into many segments |