Medical Terminology / Unit 3 MedTerm 0150 short lesson, about 20 seconds
poly-: Many
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The idea
The prefix poly means many, much, or excessive in number.
In practice
Polyuria is the passing of excessive amounts of urine.
Where people slip
Poly counts or measures amount. It does not describe size.
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