Title: Define common medical word prefixes.
Course: Health Informatics (14157-I) > Section: Exploring Medical Terminology

Definitions should include the meaning of each prefix.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is understanding the meaning of a prefix important?
- How does a prefix differ from a word root or a suffix?
- How can one determine the prefix in a medical term?
- What is the role of the word’s prefix when identifying a medical term?