para-

Prefix Routine Blood Collections

Beside, near, or abnormal.

Example: parathyroid (glands beside the thyroid)

Sources

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

Related terms

• oligo-Few, scanty, or too little.
• ortho-Straight, upright, normal, or correct.
• oxy-Oxygen; also sharp or quick.
• pan-All or everywhere.
• per-Through.
• peri-Around or surrounding.
• poly-Many, much, or excessive.
• post-After or behind.

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