Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Nervous Tissue - Study Guide - Building Your Medical Vocabulary - Page 472: 7

Answer

The affix "-grad" means to walk or to move. It is found in the terms "anterograde", and "retrograde".

Work Step by Step

"Anterograde" describes a forward movement, while "retrograde" describes a backward movement or flow.
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