Medical terminology Flashcards by sian fennell | Brainscape

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Ecto

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Meaning: Outer, outside

Origin = Greek

Examples = ectopic, ectoderm

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Endo

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Meaning: inside or within

Origin: greek

Examples: endocrinology, endoplasmic reticulum

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Epi-

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Meaning: Before, upon, on, outside, outside of

Origin: Greek

Examples: epistaxis, epicardium, epidural

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