post-
after, behind
From Latin post, after, behind
Meaning
What does post- mean?
post- is a prefix meaning after, behind. It comes from Latin post, after, behind.
Post- can mean after in time (postnatal) or behind in place (postnasal, at the back of the nose).
In real words
Medical words with post-
occurring after birth, especially relating to a baby in the period just after delivery
situated or occurring behind the nose, at the back of the nasal cavity, as in postnasal drip
occurring in the period after open-heart surgery, as in postcardiotomy syndrome
Don't mix it up
Parts easily confused with post-
In the dictionary
More terms built with it
Terms in our life science dictionary that list post- among their word parts.
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 1.3 Common Prefixes – Medical Terminology 2e
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- POST- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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Time and direction
post- is one of 10 parts in this lesson. Learn them together, then take real words apart.
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