Common Medical Prefixes 2

The prefix in-

not, inward
The prefix inter-
- among, between
- ex. interracial - between races
The prefix intra-
- within, inside
- ex. intravenous
The prefix macro-

large
The prefix micro-

small
The prefix myo-
- to shut
- ex. myopia- to squint/ shut eyes
The prefix neo-

new
The prefix pan-

all
The prefix para-
- beside, near; abnormal; 2 like parts of a pair
- ex. paranasal- beside the nose
- paresthesia- abnormal sensation
- paraplegia- paralysis of a pair (legs)
The prefix per-

through
The prefix peri-

around
The prefix post-

after
The prefix pre-

before, in front of
The prefix pro-

before
The prefix pseudo-

false
The prefix retro-

backward, behind
The prefix sub-

below, under
The prefix supra-

above
The prefix tachy-

rapid, fast
The prefix trans-

through, across
The prefix ultra-

beyond, excess
The prefix un-

not

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Common Medical Prefixes 2

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Part 2

Updated

2013-02-18T11:20:13Z

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