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carcin/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Cancer.

Example: carcinogen (agent that can cause cancer)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 31 Key Terms · OpenStax

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