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contra- — Against

contra- means against. Latin source words and medical terminology examples: contraindication.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Against

• Latin: contra

Examples and word parts

contraindication

A circumstance that makes a particular treatment unsuitable.

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• dis- — Separation, taking apart

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• dys- — Difficult, abnormal

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