mono-, bi-, poly-, multi-

mono-, bi-, poly-, and multi- mean one, two, or many (Greek/Latin).

"MON-oh / bye / POL-ee / MUL-tee." Coach: "Number prefixes tell you how many cells, sides, symptoms, or organs are involved."

Examples: monocyte, monoplegia, bilateral, bicuspid, polyuria.

Also: monocular, biventricular, polydipsia, polyarthritis, polycythemia, multifocal, multiorgan.