Clinical Context
Used to describe excessive amounts or multiple occurrences
Examples
polydipsia
excessive thirst
polyuria
excessive urination
polypharmacy
use of many medications
polycystic
having many cysts
polymorphic
having many forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "poly-"
What does the prefix "poly-" mean?+
The prefix "poly-" comes from Greek and means many, much.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Used to describe excessive amounts or multiple occurrences
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyuria (excessive urination), polypharmacy (use of many medications), polycystic (having many cysts), polymorphic (having many forms)