Commonly used in medical terminology to denote absence, such as in anemia.
Literal Meaning
Without, absence of
Actual Meaning
This means WITHOUT or NONE. Like "anemia" means not enough red blood cells.
Examples in Context
Anemia - a condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells
Helpful Tips
1Remember 'a-' or 'an-' means no or not.
2Think of 'anemia' as a deficiency in red blood cells.
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