CPB Certified Professional Biller Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following terms means 'no' or 'not' in medical terminology?

1. Anxi-

2. Anti-

3. A-

4. Abl-

The correct answer is: A-

The term that means 'no' or 'not' in medical terminology is indeed the one indicated in your answer. Specifically, "a-" or its variant "an-" is a prefix derived from Greek that denotes negation or absence. In medical contexts, it is often used to indicate a lack of something, as seen in terms like "aseptic" (not infected) or "anemia" (lack of blood or hemoglobin). The other terms listed serve different purposes: "anxi-" relates to anxiety, "anti-" generally means against or opposing, and "abl-" is related to removal or taking away, which does not convey negation or absence as required in the question. Understanding the meanings of these prefixes is crucial for interpreting medical terminology accurately.