a-
a- means "without, absence of".
Meaning
a-
without, absence of
Terms built from a-
9 terms in the TermDecode library use this word part.
Irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm
Temporary cessation of breathing
Loss or impairment of the ability to use or understand language
Absence of menstruation
Lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements
Absence of sperm in semen
Irregular curvature of cornea causing blurred vision
Wasting or decrease in size of tissue
Failure of organ or tissue development
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Words that use a- but do not yet have their own page in the library.
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