Clinical Context
Used to describe conditions that mimic true pathology
Examples
pseudocyst
false cyst
pseudopregnancy
false pregnancy
pseudopod
false foot
pseudohypertrophy
false enlargement
pseudomonas
false unit (bacteria)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "pseudo-"
What does the prefix "pseudo-" mean?+
The prefix "pseudo-" comes from Greek and means false, fake.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Used to describe conditions that mimic true pathology
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
pseudocyst (false cyst), pseudopregnancy (false pregnancy), pseudopod (false foot), pseudohypertrophy (false enlargement), pseudomonas (false unit (bacteria))