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cholecyst/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Gallbladder.

Example: cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder)

Sources

Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial · U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 19 Key Terms · OpenStax

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chondr/oCartilage.
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