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    This document provides a list of common prefixes and suffixes used in science, along with their meanings and examples. Some prefixes listed include "a-", "an-", "amphi-", "auto-", "bi-", "bio-", "carcin-", and "circum-". Some suffixes listed include "-arium", "-cide", "-cule-", "-en", "-ist", "-itis", "-let", "-ment", "-ology", "-osis", "-phyll", "-ize-", "-oid", and "-tude". The document conveys essential information about prefixes and suffixes commonly used when naming scientific terms.

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    This document provides a list of common prefixes and suffixes used in science, along with their meanings and examples. Some prefixes listed include "a-", "an-", "amphi-", "auto-", "bi-", "bio-", "carcin-", and "circum-". Some suffixes listed include "-arium", "-cide", "-cule-", "-en", "-ist", "-itis", "-let", "-ment", "-ology", "-osis", "-phyll", "-ize-", "-oid", and "-tude". The document conveys essential information about prefixes and suffixes commonly used when naming scientific terms.

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    13 Science Prefix Suffix

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    This document provides a list of common prefixes and suffixes used in science, along with their meanings and examples. Some prefixes listed include "a-", "an-", "amphi-", "auto-", "bi-", "bio-", "carcin-", and "circum-". Some suffixes listed include "-arium", "-cide", "-cule-", "-en", "-ist", "-itis", "-let", "-ment", "-ology", "-osis", "-phyll", "-ize-", "-oid", and "-tude". The document conveys essential information about prefixes and suffixes commonly used when naming scientific terms.

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    Common Science Prefixes & Suffixes

    Prefix Meaning Example


    A-, An- without Asexual, anaerobic
    Amphi- both sides Amphibian
    Auto- self Auto-immune
    Bi- two Biennial
    Bio- life Biology
    Carcin- cancer Carcinogen
    Circum- around Circumference
    di- two- Dicotyledon
    Dia- across Diameter
    Epi- upon Epidermis
    Ex- out Exoskeleton
    Inter- between Interstellar
    Kine- move Kinetic
    Macro- large Macroscopic
    Strat- layer Stratosphere

    Suffix Meaning Example


    -arium place for Aquarium
    -cide killer of Pesticide
    -cule- very small Molecule
    -en made of Wooden
    -ist one who practices Scientist
    -itis infection Laryngitis
    -let small Platelet
    -ment action or process Experiment
    -ology study of Biology
    -osis process Osmosis
    -phyll plant Chlorophyll
    -ize- to make Synthesize
    -oid resembling Asteroid
    -tude state of Amplitude

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