Prefixes Of Position Flashcards

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epi-

A

Above, upon

Epi/gastr/ic
Pertaining to above the stomach

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hypo-

A

Under, below, deficient

Hypodermic: pertaining to under the skin

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infra-

sub-

A

Under, below

Subnasal

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4
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inter-

A

Between

Intercostal: between the ribs

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post-

A

After, behind

Postnatal: after birth

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pre-

pro-

A

Before, in front of

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7
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retro-

A

Backward, behind

Retroversion: tipping backwards of an organ

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