Take the Ultimate Medical Prefix & Suffix A-H Quiz
Ready to master words with the suffix algia? Start the test!
Use this quiz to see how well you understand medical prefixes and suffixes from A to H, including the bi medical prefix and the -algia suffix. You'll get quick items with real terms so you can spot gaps and shore up before a test - or just learn a few new words. Need a boost? Visit our medical terminology guide or try another prefixes and suffixes quiz.
Study Outcomes
- Identify Key Prefixes -
Learn to identify and recall common bi medical prefixes from A to H used in medical terminology.
- Define Prefix Meanings -
Understand and articulate the definitions of each bi medical prefix to enhance comprehension of medical terms.
- Recognize Suffix Patterns -
Detect and complete words featuring the suffix algia to solidify knowledge of pain-related medical terminology.
- Apply Prefixes and Suffixes -
Use your understanding of prefixes and the algia suffix to accurately fill in blanks and form correct medical terms.
- Analyze Medical Terms -
Combine your knowledge of bi medical prefixes and the algia suffix to interpret and break down complex medical vocabulary.
Cheat Sheet
- Prefix A-/An- (absence or without) -
These Greek-derived bi medical prefixes signify "without" or "absence," as seen in "analgesia" (an- + algia = without pain). Understanding A-/An- helps decode terms like "anaerobic" (without oxygen). Try the mnemonic "A-n Missing" to remember that A-/An- removes meaning.
- Prefix Anti- (against or opposing) -
Anti- is a versatile bi medical prefix meaning "against" or "counteracting," commonly used in "antibiotic" (against life). Recognizing Anti- guides you in terms like "anticoagulant" (against clotting). Think "those with Anti- signs stand against" to lock it in.
- Prefix Brady- (slow) -
Brady-, from Greek bradys, means "slow," as in "bradycardia" (slow heart rate). It contrasts with tachy- (fast) and appears in electrophysiology resources like the American Heart Association. A quick trick: "Brady brings the beat down" clarifies its usage.
- Prefix Cardio- (heart) -
Cardio- originates from καϝδία (heart) and features in terms such as "cardiology" (study of the heart). This bi medical prefix pairs with -logy (study) to form "cardiology," a staple in medical curricula at institutions like Mayo Clinic. Visualize a "card deck" stamped with a heart to cement the link.
- Suffix ‑algia (pain) -
The suffix ‑algia denotes "pain" and appears in words with the suffix algia such as "neuralgia" (nerve pain) and "myalgia" (muscle pain). It's essential for parsing symptom-based terms in clinical guidelines from the National Institutes of Health. Recall "Al-ge-ia = ouch area" to nail its meaning.