COMMON PREFIXES Epi- above, on En-, Endo- inside Hypo-, Sub- beneath, under Inter- between Intra- within Peri- around Post- after, behind Super-, Supra- above, beyond Hyper- excessive, more than normal Hypo- beneath or below normal Macro- large Micro- small Trans- across Extra- outside |
Knowing certain prefixes, suffixes and roots will help you during your studies of any biology course. Below is a list of some of the more common prefixes you will more than likely run across. At the bottom of this page is a link which will take you to an alphabetical listing of terms. |
ANATOMICAL TERMS |
COMMON PREFIXES Epi- above, on En-, Endo- inside Hypo-, Sub- beneath, under Inter- between Intra- within Peri- around Post- after, behind Super-, Supra- above, beyond Hyper- excessive, more than normal Hypo- beneath or below normal Macro- large Micro- small Trans- across Extra- outside |
