ante-

Prefix Routine Blood Collections

Before or in front of.

Example: antecubital (in front of the elbow)

Sources

• Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

Terms built with ante-

• antecubital fossaThe hollow at the front of the elbow where the median cubital, cephalic and basilic veins lie; the main…

Related terms

• a-, an-Without, not, or lacking.
• ab-Away from.
• ad-Toward or near.
• ambi-Both or both sides.
• anti-Against or opposing.
• auto-Self.
• bi-Two or twice.
• bio-Life or living tissue.

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