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Medical: #07
PREFIXES (selected): General Use
Term | Definition |
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a, an- | Condition in which there is a loss or lack of memory. Literally a lack of red blood cells |
anti-, contra- | Invading foreign substance that induces the formation of antibodies. Process of preventing conception. |
auto- | Process of infusing a patient's own blood. |
brachy- | Radiation therapy in which the radioactive substance is inserted into a body cavity or organ. The source of radiation is located a short distance from the body area being treated |