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ab-

Prefix Medical Terminology

Away from.

Example: abduction (moving a limb away from the midline)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 9 Key Terms · OpenStax

Related terms

a-, an-Without, not, or lacking.
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.

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