anti-
Prefix Medical Terminology
Against or opposing.
Example: antibiotic (a drug that acts against bacteria)
Sources
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Terms built with anti-
- antibodyA protein made by the immune system that targets a specific antigen; also called an immunoglobulin.
- anticoagulantA substance that prevents blood from clotting, such as heparin, EDTA or sodium citrate in tubes, or warfarin…
- antigenA substance the immune system recognizes as foreign, which can trigger antibody production.
- antihistamineA drug that blocks histamine (H1) receptors to relieve allergy symptoms.
- antipyreticA drug that reduces fever.
Related terms
- ab-Away from.
- ad-Toward or near.
- ambi-Both or both sides.
- ante-Before or in front of.
- auto-Self.
- bi-Two or twice.
- bio-Life or living tissue.
- brady-Slow.