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CPC Study Guide
Medical Terminology: Prefixes 2014 A
| Prefix starting with a- | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ab- abs- | Away from | Abrade to wear away |
| ad- | Toward, to | Addiction- involuntary dependence upon a substance or action |
| ambi- | Both, Around | Ambidextrous- having ability on both sides |
| an- | Without | Anorexia- without appetite |
| ana- | up, toward | Anaphylactic- exaggerated reaction to an antigen or toxin |
| ante- | before | Antepartum- before labor or childbirth |
| anti- | against | Antidepressant- counteracting depression |
| apo- | derived, seperate | apodia- congenital absence of feet |
| auto(o)- | self | autogenous- originating within the body |
| a- | Without | Amenorrhea- without a menstruation cycle |