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eu-

A word beginning that means good, normal or well.

yoo prefix

What it means

The beginning of words for a normal or healthy state. Eupnea is normal, easy breathing; euthyroid means the thyroid is working normally; euglycemia is a normal blood sugar; euphoria is a strong feeling of well-being.

Remember it

Eu- sounds like "you": you are well.

Easy to confuse with

dys-

A word beginning that means difficult, painful or not working normally.

Related terms

-pnea

A word ending that means breathing.

dys-

A word beginning that means difficult, painful or not working normally.

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