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extra-

Prefix Medical Terminology

Outside of or beyond.

Example: extracellular (outside the cell)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 26 Key Terms · OpenStax

Related terms

endo-Within or inner.
epi-Upon, over, or on top of.
eu-Good, normal, or well.
ex-Out of, away from, or beyond.
hemi-Half or one side.
hetero-Other or different.
homeo-Similar, same, or unchanging.
homo-Same or alike.

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