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Prefix Medical Terminology

Many, much, or excessive.

Example: polyuria (excessive urine output)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 25 Key Terms · OpenStax

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pan-All or everywhere.
para-Beside, near, or abnormal.
per-Through.
peri-Around or surrounding.
post-After or behind.
pre-Before or in front of.
primi-First.
pro-Before or forward; also favoring.

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