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Medical Prefixes
Pre-
Commonly used in medical terms like preoperative, prenatal, and pre-existing.
Literal Meaning
Before
Actual Meaning
This means BEFORE. Like "prenatal" means before birth.
Examples in Context

Prenatal care is crucial for a healthy pregnancy.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'pre-' as a signal for something occurring earlier.
  • 2Many medical terms with 'pre-' relate to procedures or conditions.
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ante-
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