Super

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Super

Super (/ˈsuːpər/), from the Latin super, meaning "above", "over" or "beyond", is a prefix used in many medical terms. It is often used to denote something that is above or beyond a certain standard or norm.

Related Terms

  • Superinfection: An infection occurring after or on top of an earlier infection, especially following treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  • Superior: In anatomy, a term used to denote a higher position or structure.
  • Supernumerary: Referring to something that is in excess of the normal or usual number, such as a supernumerary tooth.

Etymology

The term super originates from the Latin super, which means "above", "over" or "beyond". It is often used in medical terminology to denote something that is above or beyond a certain standard or norm.

Pronunciation

Super is pronounced as /ˈsuːpər/.

See Also

  • Prefix (linguistics): An affix which is placed before the stem of a word.
  • Medical terminology: Language used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology.

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