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Medical Prefixes
Pseudo-
Commonly used in diagnostic terms like pseudomonas or pseudopregnancy.
Literal Meaning
False, fake
Actual Meaning
This means FALSE or FAKE. Like "pseudoscience" means fake science.
Examples in Context

Pseudomembranous colitis is an inflammation that mimics another condition.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Associate 'pseudo' with 'false' to recall its meaning.
  • 2Think of 'pseudo' as implying imitation or similarity.
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