Medical terminology · Positions and Directions

ab-, abs- — Away from

ab-, abs- means away from. Latin source words and medical terminology examples: abduction.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Away from

• Latin: ab

Examples and word parts

abduction

Movement away from the body's midline.

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Related positions and directions terms

• ambi- — Both sides

  ambidextrous

• ante- — Before, forward

  antenatal

• circum- — Around

  circumoral

• cycl- — Circle, cycle

  cyclic

• dextr-, dextro- — Right side

  dextrocardia

• de- — Away from, ending

  dehydration

• dia- — Across, through

  dialysis

• ect-, ecto-, exo- — Outer; outside

  ectoderm

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