Prefix "Mal-"

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What does the prefix 'Mal-' mean?

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The prefix 'Mal-' means bad or harmful.

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What is Malpractice?

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Malpractice is a type of negligence or failure to perform a professional duty, often resulting in harm to a patient.

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What is a Malady?

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A malady is a disease or illness.

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What does Malfeasance refer to?

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Malfeasance refers to wrongful or unlawful conduct, especially by a public official.

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What is a Malfunction?

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A malfunction is a failure to function properly.

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What does Malodorous mean?

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Malodorous means having a bad smell.

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What is Malevolence?

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Malevolence is the state of wishing harm to others; ill will.

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Can you give an example of Malpractice?

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An example of malpractice is a surgeon performing an operation on the wrong body part.

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What is the difference between Malpractice and Malfeasance?

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Malpractice is specific to professional negligence, while malfeasance refers to any wrongful act.

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What is an example of a Malady?

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An example of a malady is the flu or a cold.