anti-

Prefix Routine Blood Collections

Against or opposing.

Example: anticoagulant (a substance that works against clotting)

Sources

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

Terms built with anti-

• antibodyA protein the immune system makes against a specific antigen. Antibodies against foreign red-cell antigens…
• anticoagulantPrevents clotting: tube additives like EDTA, citrate and heparin, and blood thinners like warfarin, which…
• antigenA marker the immune system recognizes. Red-cell antigens such as A, B and the Rh factor decide a person's…
• antisepticA germ-killing agent for skin and living tissue, such as 70% isopropyl alcohol for routine venipuncture…

Related terms

• ab-Away from.
• ad-Toward or near.
• ambi-Both or both sides.
• ante-Before or in front of.
• auto-Self.
• bi-Two or twice.
• bio-Life or living tissue.
• brady-Slow.

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