a-, an-
Prefix Medical Terminology
Without, not, or lacking.
Example: apnea (no breathing)
Sources
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Fundamentals of Nursing, Chapter 36 Key Terms · OpenStax
Related terms
- ab-Away from.
- ad-Toward or near.
- ambi-Both or both sides.
- ante-Before or in front of.
- anti-Against or opposing.
- auto-Self.
- bi-Two or twice.
- bio-Life or living tissue.