Chapter 1 table 1.7 Contrasting Prefixes-Maria Marin

super-,supra-

means above or excessive Supracostal means above or outside the ribs.

ab-

means away from Abnormal means not normal or away from normal.

dys-

means bad, difficult, or painful Dysfunctional means an organ or part that is not working properly.

inter-

means between or among. Interstitial means between, but not within, the parts of a tissue.

hypo-

means deficient or decreased. Hypotension is lower-than-normal blood pressure.

hyper-

means excessive or increased. Hypertension is higher-than-normal blood pressure.

eu-

means good, normal, well, or easy. Eupnea means easy or normal breathing.

ad-

means toward or in the direction of. Addiction means drawn towards or a strong dependence on a drug or substance

sub-

means under, less, or below. Subcostal means below a rib or ribs.

intra-

means within or inside. Intramuscular means within the muscle.