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What does the medical prefix Contra mean?

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What does the medical prefix Contra mean?

opposed, against
Prefix meaning opposed, against. See also: counter- Compare: anti-

What does the prefix — Contra — mean?

contra- prefix. Definition of contra- (Entry 3 of 3) 1 : against : contrary : contrasting contradistinction. 2 : pitched below normal bass contrabassoon.

What are words with the prefix Contra?

Words with the prefix “contra-” (209)

  • contract.
  • contrast.
  • contrary.
  • contractual.
  • contradiction.
  • contractor.
  • contradictory.
  • contraction.

What does Contra mean in anatomy?

Which prefix means many much?

prefix multi-
The English prefix multi- means “many.” Examples using this prefix include multivitamin and multiplication.

Is De a negative prefix?

Note that the prefix de- in Latin (and in words that originate in Latin) has other, contrary meanings as well as sometimes making words negative. When used with an English verb to make a new word, it works as a negative. (Debug, defrost, devalue.)

What is the affix of Contra?

contra- 1. a prefix meaning “against,” “opposite,” “opposing”: contradistinction, contraindicate.

What are examples of the prefix Di?

The prefix di is derived from a Greek word, which means two, twice, twofold or double. In some words, the prefix di means separate….List Of Words That Start With Di.

Did Dig Dip
Discipline Discreet Digital

What prefix means through?

per-
per- a prefix meaning “through,” “thoroughly,” “utterly,” “very”: pervert; pervade; perfect. Chemistry.

Which prefix means good or normal?

eu-
3 Prefix

PREFIX MEANING EXAMPLE OF USE IN MEDICAL TERMS
endo- within, in endotracheal
epi- on, upon, over epidermis
eu- normal, good eupnea