a-, an- +

A partial or complete absence of the skull.

Lack of sensory recognition of a limb.

The absence of digits on a hand, or hands; or on a foot, or feet.

Without skin.

In thermodynamics, describing a process in which there is no transfer of heat into or out of the system in question; without loss or gain of heat.

Loss of the power to perform rapid alternating movements. This symptom is indicative of a disorder of the cerebellum or its tracts.

Non response to stimuli as a result of some previous exposure to similar stimuli.

The condition of being impervious to or unaffected by heat waves.

In physics, a reference to the inability to transmit radiant heat; not affected by heat.

The abnormal absence of thirst; an abnormal avoidance of drinking.

The absence of impulse conduction in a nerve of a muscle.

1. Lack or loss of normal or vital powers.
2. Characterized by or causing weakness.

1. The sanctum in certain ancient temples which was open only to priests.
2. A private chamber; a sanctum.
3. Etymology: from Greek a-, "not" plus Greek dyein, "to enter".

A secret chamber or place of retirement in the ancient temples, and considered to be the most sacred spot, the innermost sanctuary, or shrine. No one but the officiating priests were permitted to enter and from which the oracles were given.

The Holy of Holies, or Sanctum Sanctorum, of the temple of Solomon was of the nature of the pagan adytum; none but the high priest was only one allowed into it, and he could go there just once a year.

Among the Egyptians the secos was the same thing, and it is described by Strabo. A well-preserved adytum that has come to our knowledge is in the little temple in Pompeii; it was raised some steps above the level of the temple itself, and it was without light.

With reference to Christian architecture, it sometimes signifies the chancel, or the altar end of a church.

1. Without fever.
2. Unaccompanied by fever.
3. Not feverish.

Without a fetus.