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Chapter 6
The Most Important Prefixes
Term | Definition |
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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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