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irid/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Iris, the colored part of the eye.

Example: iridectomy (removal of part of the iris)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 14 Key Terms · OpenStax

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