Use Uni- to Build a Word That Means Pertaining to the Side

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Short Answer

Use uni- to build a word that means pertaining to the side or to one side:

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Definitions:

First-listed Diagnosis

The primary medical condition diagnosed during a healthcare visit, determining the primary reason for the encounter.

Splinter

A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, metal, or other material broken off from a larger piece, often causing injury when penetrating the skin.

Puncture Wound

A deep wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin.

Third Degree

Destruction of all layers of the skin, with possible involvement of the subcutaneous fat, muscle, and bone.