Clinical Context
Used in anatomical orientation and describing excess
Examples
superficial
on the surface
superior
above
supernumerary
above normal number
superinfection
infection on top of another
supersensitive
excessively sensitive
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "super-"
What does the prefix "super-" mean?+
The prefix "super-" comes from Latin and means above, over, excessive.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Used in anatomical orientation and describing excess
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
superficial (on the surface), superior (above), supernumerary (above normal number), superinfection (infection on top of another), supersensitive (excessively sensitive)