Prefix 6 Flashcards by Jessica Pinto

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pre-

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Before, in front of

Ex: Prefrontal ( in front of the frontal bone )

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pseudo-

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False

Ex: Pseudocyesis ( false pregnancy )

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retero-

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Backward, behind

Ex: retrograde ( movement in a backward direction )

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sub-

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Below, under

Ex: Subcutaneous ( under, below the skin )

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super-

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Above, excess

Ex: Supernumerary ( above the normal number )

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supra-

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Above

Ex: Suprapubic ( above the pubic bone )

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tachy-

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Rapid, fast

Ex: Tachycardia ( fast heartbeat )

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trans-

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Through, across

Ex: Transurethral ( across the urethra )

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ultra-

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Beyond, excess

Ex: Ultrasound ( high-frequency sound waves )

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