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Medical Prefixes
Mono-
Commonly encountered in terms like monoclonal antibodies and mononucleosis.
Literal Meaning
One, single
Actual Meaning
This means ONE or SINGLE. Like "mononucleosis" affects one type of blood cell.
Examples in Context

Mononucleosis is often referred to as 'mono' because it indicates infection by a single virus.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'mono' as in 'monologue' - a speech by one person.
  • 2Remember mono as a prefix indicating singularity.
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