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What does the prefix supra mean?

The prefix "supra" means above, over, or beyond.

Here are some examples:

* Suprarenal: above the kidney

* Supraorbital: above the eye socket

* Supranational: above or beyond national boundaries

* Supraventricular: above the ventricles of the heart

It's important to note that "supra" can sometimes be used in a more metaphorical sense to indicate something that is higher or more advanced than something else.

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