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What is -ectomy?
The suffix meaning a surgical removal.
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What is encephal/o?
The combining form meaning brain.
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What is dys-?
The prefix meaning difficult, painful, or bad.
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What is -megaly?
The suffix meaning large or enlargement.
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What is ather/o?
The combining form meaning plaque or fatty substance.
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What is supra-?
The prefix meaning above, excessive, or beyond.
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What is -stenosis?
The suffix meaning abnormal narrowing.
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What is laryng/o?
The combining form meaning larynx.
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What is inter-?
The prefix meaning among, or between.
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What is -centesis?
The suffix meaning a surgical puncture.
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What is myc/o?
The combining form meaning fungus.
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What is peri-?
The prefix meaning surrounding.
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What is -rrhage?
The suffix meaning an abnormal or excessive flow.
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What is necr/o?
The combining form meaning the death of tissue.
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What is intra-?
The prefix meaning within, or inside.
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