Clinical Context
Negates or excludes characteristics
Examples
nonspecific
not specific
nontoxic
not poisonous
noninvasive
not invasive
nonpalpable
cannot be felt
nonviable
not able to live
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "non-"
What does the prefix "non-" mean?+
The prefix "non-" comes from Latin and means not, without.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Negates or excludes characteristics
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
nonspecific (not specific), nontoxic (not poisonous), noninvasive (not invasive), nonpalpable (cannot be felt), nonviable (not able to live)