医学英语构词法学生用重点.doc

Prefixes: The following are some examples of words containing prefixes showing position and their definitions. WordDefinitionWordDefinitionAboralaway from the mouthInfusionsteeping a substance in waterAdductionmovement of a limb toward a median lineInhaleto draw in breathAdoralnear or directed toward the mouth (or)Laterotorsiontwisting to one sideAlloantigenoccurs in some but not others of same speciesLevorotationturning or twisting to the leftAllopathysecond disease, condition that is incompatible with firstOpisthotonosa spasm in which the spine and extremities are bentAntebrachiumforearmPerinataltime period before, during or after the time of birthAntepartumbefore childbirthPeriodontal around a mouthAntitoxicneutralizing the action of a poisonPeroralthrough the mouthApophysisan outgrowth or projection, especially from a bonePostanaestheticafter anaestheticContraceptionprevention of conception or pregnancyPostnasalposterior of the nasal cavityDextrogastriadisplacement of the stomach to the rightPrecapillarypreceding a capillaryDiapedesisthe passage of blood through the walls of blood vesselsPredentinorganic fiber of dentin before its calcificationDissectto cut apart or separate the tissue of a body for studyProcephalicrelationing to the anterior part of the headDorsocephaladtoward the back of the headProchondraldevelopmental stage prior to formation of cartilageEcchondromaoutgrowth from cartilage, mass protruding from boneRecuperateto recover, to regain health and strengthEncephalopathyany disease of the brainRehydrationreturn of water to a system after its lossEndoderminnermost of the primary layers of the embryoRetrogressionprevious, less complex conditionsEpicraniumthe muscle, aponeurosis, and skin covering the craniumSchizonychiasplitting of the nailsExcementosisoutgrowth of root surface of a toothSchizophreniapersonality disorder, withdrawal from outside worldHe