-oid
Suffix Medical Terminology
Resembling or like.
Example: lipoid (resembling fat)
Sources
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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- -metryProcess of measuring.
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- -omaTumor or mass.
- -opiaVision condition.
- -opsyViewing or examination.