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Prefix
A word element placed at the beginning of a word that changes the meaning of the word.
Prefix Types
Categories of prefixes based on function such as position, number and measurement, direction, and other common uses.
Epi/Gastr/ic
A prefix referring to 'upon' or 'over' (epi) and related to the stomach (gastr), as seen in medical terms.
Poly/phobia
Prefix indicating an excessive amount or degree of fear, as in a fear of many things.
Circum/ren/al
A prefix indicating a pathway around the kidneys (circum) related to renal system.
Anti/bacteri/al
A prefix indicating against bacteria, commonly used in medical terminology.
Dys/pnea
Prefix meaning difficult or painful breathing.
Macro/cyte
A prefix indicating a large cell, used in medical terminology related to blood cells.
Intra/muscul/ar
A prefix indicating within the muscle, often used in the context of injections.
Tri/ceps
Prefix indicating three heads or points of origin, used in musculoskeletal terminology.
