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Medical Prefixes
Bi-
Commonly seen in terms like bilateral, bifurcation, and biceps.
Literal Meaning
Two, double
Actual Meaning
This means TWO. Like "bilateral" means both sides.
Examples in Context

Bilateral pneumonia refers to pneumonia affecting both lungs.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'bi' as in bicycle which has two wheels.
  • 2Use it to describe paired structures like lungs.
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