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hemi-

Prefix Medical Terminology

Half or one side.

Example: hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 15 Key Terms · OpenStax

Related terms

epi-Upon, over, or on top of.
eu-Good, normal, or well.
ex-Out of, away from, or beyond.
extra-Outside of or beyond.
hetero-Other or different.
homeo-Similar, same, or unchanging.
homo-Same or alike.
hyper-Above normal, excessive, or beyond.

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