Prefixes For Location Or Direction Flashcards

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endo-

A

Innermost; within

Endotracheal (pertaining within trachea)

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epi-

A

Above; upon

Epidermal (pertaining to upon the skin)

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inter-

A

Between

Intercoastal (pertaining to behind ribs)

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intra-

A

Within

Intravenous (pertaining within a vein)

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peri-

A

Around

Pericardial (pertaining to around heart)

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post-

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After; behind

Postnasal (pertaining to behind nose)

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pre-

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Before; in front of

Premenstrual (pertaining to before discharge)

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sub-

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Below; underneath

Subcutaneous (pertaining to under skin)

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trans-

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Across; through

Transvaginal (pertaining to through vagina)

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