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1
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Define peri-

A

Around

The sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart.

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Define infer-

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Below

Caudal away from the head

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3
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Define hypo-

A

Below

Somatic system disorder

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Define epi-

A

Upon

Lying upon or over the stomach

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Define endo-

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Apart

Referring to the endoplasm

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Define dis-

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Apart

Distal: pertaining to apart ( farther from the point of origin)

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Define ante-

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Front, before

Anterior: more towards the front

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