DefinitionIntroductory

What is the meaning of the prefix 'contra-' as described in the chapter on prefixes?

Name: Medical Terminology Systems Updated: A Body Systems Approach
Author: GWMC-072
ISBN: 9780803658677

The prefix 'contra-' means 'against.' It is used in medical terminology to indicate opposition or resistance to something.

Key points

'Contra-' indicates opposition or resistance.
It is commonly used in terms like 'contraception,' which means against conceiving.
The prefix is part of a group of prefixes that modify the meaning of medical terms.

Related questions