Word roots, prefixes and suffixes of anatomical terms :




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Prefix/suffixExampleMeaning
narc-Narcolepsy Numb, sleep
nas-Nasal Of or pertaining to the nose
necro-NecrosisDead, corpse
neo-NeoplasmNew
nephro-NephrologyOf or pertaining to the kidney
nerv-Nerve systemOf or pertaining to nerves and the nervous system
neuro-NeurotransmitterOf or pertaining to nerves and the nervous system
normo-NormocapniaNormal




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