Medical Terminology · Allied Health

Medical Terminology Roots I

Common medical prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms (A-M) with their meaning.

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What does the prefix a- mean?
without, not
What does the prefix ab- mean?
away from
What does the prefix ad- mean?
toward, to
What does the prefix ambi- mean?
both, around
What does the prefix ante- mean?
before
What does the prefix anti- mean?
against
What does the prefix bi- mean?
two
What does the prefix brachy- mean?
short
What does the prefix brady- mean?
slow
What does the prefix cata- mean?
down
What does the prefix circum- mean?
around
What does the prefix co- mean?
with, together
What does the prefix contra- mean?
against, opposite
What does the prefix de- mean?
down, away from
What does the prefix dia- mean?
through, across

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