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Medical Prefix

primi-

first

From Latin primus, first

Meaning

What does primi- mean?

primi- is a prefix meaning first. It comes from Latin primus, first.

Used in obstetrics: a primigravida is pregnant for the first time and a primipara has given birth once.

In real words

Medical words with primi-

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Parts easily confused with primi-

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