Here is a set of flashcards containing medical prefixes used to describe the size of a medical term.
#1 equi-
The medical prefix term equi- means "equal".
Example Word: equi/libra/tion
Word Breakdown: Equi- means "equal", libra is a word root that refers to "balance", and -tion is a suffix term that means "a process or state".
Definition: The process of establishing or maintaining equilibrium is called equilibration.
#2 iso-
The medical prefix term iso- means "equal".
Example Word: iso/metr/ic
Word Breakdown: Iso- means "equal", metr is a word root that refers to "measurement", and -ic is a suffix term that means "pertaining to".
Definition: Isometric refers to having the same measurement; equal dimensions.
#3 macr(o)-
The medical prefix term macr(o)- means "large".
Example Word: macr(o)/cyte
Word Breakdown: Macr(o)- means "large", -cyte is a suffix term that pertains to "cell".
Definition: Macrocyte refers to an uncommonly large red blood cell that is linked with pernicious anemia.
#4 mega(lo)-
The prefix mega(lo)- means "large".
Example Word: mega(lo)/mania
Word Breakdown: Mega(lo)- means "large", -mania is a suffix term that pertains to "obsession" or "preoccupation".
Definition: Megalomania is an obsession with power and money, and a love of big schemes.
#5 micro-
The medical prefix term micro- means "small".
Example Word: micro/bi/o/logy
Word Breakdown: Micro- means "small", bi/o is a combining form that pertains to "life" and -logy is a suffix term that refers to "study of" or "specialization".
Definition: The scientific study of microorganisms (small life form) is known as microbiology.
