cata-

prefix

Definition of CATA-

: down <cation> <cathode>

cata- or cat- or cath-

Greek kata-, kat-, kath-, from kata down, in accordance with, by (also as a perfective prefix); akin to Old Welsh cant with, Hittite katta

Medical Dictionary

prefix

: down <catamnesis> <cataplexy>

cata- or cat- or cath-

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