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Prefix Medical Terminology

Large.

Example: macrophage (large cell that engulfs debris and germs)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 18 Key Terms · OpenStax

Terms built with macro-

macronutrientA nutrient needed in large amounts for energy: carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Related terms

inter-Between.
intra-Within or inside.
iso-Equal or the same.
juxta-Near or next to.
mal-Bad, poor, or abnormal.
mega-, megalo-Large or great.
meso-Middle.
meta-Change, after, or beyond.

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