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Chapter 6
The Most Important Prefixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A | Without, devoid of, not |
| Apnea | The absence of breathing |
| An | Devoid of, without |
| Anesthesia | Without sensation |
| Alb | White |
| Albinism | A condition where the affected individual has an abnormally white complexion, due to a lack of melanin |
| Auto | Self |
| Autolysis | A self-destructive mechanism of cells in which the cells are destroyed by their own enzymes |
| Bi | Both, dual, twice |
| Bicuspid | Possessing dual cusps, which is seen in premolar teeth |
| Co/ Con / Com | Along with |
| Congenital Heart Disease | Inborn defects which disrupt the normal mechanisms of the heart |
| De | Down, to rid of |
| Depilatory | A depilatory |
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