Prefixes - negative Flashcards
Table 1-7
Prefix: a-, an-
Ex: anhydrous
Meaning: not, without, lack of, absence
Def. of Ex: lacking water
Prefix: anti-
ex: antiseptic
Meaning: Against
Def. of Ex: agent used to prevent infection (sepsis)
Prefix: contra-
Ex: contraindicated
Meaning: against, opposite, opposed
Def. of Ex: against recommendations, not advisable
Prefix: de-
Ex: decalcify
Meaning: down, without, removal, loss
Def of Ex: remove calcium (calc/i) from
Prefix: dis-
Ex: dissect
Meaning: absence, removal, separation
Def of Ex: to separate tissues for anatomic study
Prefix: in-, im- (used before b, m, p)
Ex: incontinent
Meaning: not
Def of Ex: not able to contain or control discharge of excretions
Prefix: non-
Ex: noncontributory
Meaning: not
Def of Ex: not significant, not adding information to a medical diagnosis
Prefix: un-
Ex: uncoordinated
Meaning: not
Def of Ex: not working together, not coordinated
