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mal- — Bad, abnormal

mal- means bad, abnormal. Latin source words and medical terminology examples: malformation.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Bad, abnormal

• Latin: malus

Examples and word parts

malformation

An abnormality of structural development.

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• -alge-, -algesi — Pain

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• anti- — Against

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• contra- — Against

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• dis- — Separation, taking apart

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• dys- — Difficult, abnormal

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• -eal, -ial — Pertaining to

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