A prefix meaning 'both' or 'around' used in scientific and medical terms to describe things that relate to two sides or surround something.
From Greek 'amphis' meaning 'around' or 'both sides.' Used throughout ancient Greek and Latin scientific naming.
Words starting with 'amphi-' often describe things that straddle a boundary: amphitheater (goes around), amphibian (both life forms), amphetamine (affects both sides of the brain)!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.