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Either "dys-" (as in dysfunction, Dystopia) or "mal-" (as in malfunction, malodorous).

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Prefix meaning difficult or painful?

Dys-


Prefix meaning bad difficult or painful?

"Dys-" is a prefix that means bad, difficult, or painful. It is commonly used in words like "dysfunctional" or "dysphoria" to indicate an abnormal or difficult condition.


What does the prefix dys- mean?

The prefix dys- means something is abnormal or bad in some way. As in, dysfunctional or dyslexia.


What is the prefix for Neuralgia?

There is no prefix in the term "neuralgia". Neur/o = combining form meaning nerve(s). -algia = suffix meaning pain or painful condition.


What are word with the prefix ab meaning away from?

atheism. More examples, or a list would be nice. Does asexual count?


What is an example with the root word ab in it?

Actually, "ab" would be a prefix meaning not, like abnormal.


What part of speech is the word painful?

The prefix that means painful or difficult is"dys"


Is there a suffix or prefix in cyanosis?

As I understand it, "osis" would be the suffix meaning abnormal condition and "cyan" would be the root meaning bluish color


What is the medical term meaning suffering?

The medical prefix for painful is 'dys-' so if the patient was suffering from something such as painful swallowing, it would be known as dysphagia.


What is the prefixes for unusual?

A prefix is a group of leters added before a word to alter it's meaning. The prefix for abnormal is ab (ab-normal), which changes the meaning of normal to 'a departure from normal'.


Prefix for ordinary?

ab- abnormal


What is the medical term for no feeling?

Dysesthesia is the medical term meaning abnormal sensation.Dysesthesia is the medical term meaning a condition of abnormal sensation.