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cet

caball-

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Language Of Origin : Latin
Definition : horse
Cf: Greek hippo-

caballine
caballero
caballito
cavalletti
chevaline

cheval=horse=french; maybe came from latin caball-?

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caco-
kako-

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Language Of Origin : Greek
Definition : bad

cacoethes
kallikak
kakogenic
cacoxene
kakidrosis
agathokakological

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calc-
calci-

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Language Of Origin:Latin
Definition : lime(stone),heel
Cf: French chauss- : chaussee,chaussures,chausses

calciphile
calcaneum
calceolaria
calcicosis
calcarenite
pedocal
calciminer
calcicoater
calciocole
discalced

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calli-
calo-
kalli-

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Language Of Origin:Greek
Definition : beautiful

calliphorid
kalon
kallima
kallikrein
callirrhoe
kallidin
calotypic

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cap-
capit-
cipit-

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Language Of Origin:Latin
Definition : head

capeline
ancipital
capitatim
capitellum
caput
capataz
occiput

**ciput - last word not not coming under list assimilation

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capill-

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Language Of Origin:Latin
Definition : hair
Cf: pil-,trich-,crin-,thrix-

capillaceous
capillaire
capillarectasia
chevelure
capillitial
capellini

@sandhana chevelure not coming under list

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card-
cardio-

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Language Of Origin:Greek
Definition: heart
Cf: Latin cor-/cord-

cardiectomy
cardiosclerosis
myocarditis

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carp-

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Language Of Origin:Greek
Definition: fruit

sychnocarpous
archicarp
artocarpus
cardiocarpon
carpellate

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cat(a)-
kat(a)-

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caud-

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Language Of Origin:Latin
Definition: tail

caudex
caudae
caudal
amplexicaudate
nudicaudate
dosocaudad

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caul

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Language Of Origin:Latin/Greek
Definition: stem

filicauline
caulocaline
cauliflorous
caulicle
caulocarpic
caulicolo

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cecid

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Language Of Origin:Greek
Definition: gall (an abnormal outgrowth of plant tissue usually due to insect or mite parasites or fungi and sometimes forming an important source of tannin)

acarocecidium
cecidiology
cecidomyia
phytocecidium
cecidogenous

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cephal-
cephaly-

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Language Of Origin:Greek
Definition: head

cephalagia
lissencephaly
cephalothorax
brachycephaly

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cer-

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Language Of Origin:Latin / Greek
Definition: wax

ceroplastic
ceruse
ceresin
cerumen
ceraceous
cire
cerecloth
ozokerite
ischiocerite

@sandhana ozokerirteand cire not falling under cer. pls check

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cerato-
kerato-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: horn,cornea
(cerato => horn , kerato => cornea)

keratoconus
keratomalacia
keratophyre
ceras
ceratobranchial
cerambycoid
petalocerous
chelicerate

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cerc-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: tail

rhopalocercous
cercaertus
cercopith
cercus
gephyrocercal
furcocercous

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cet-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: whale
Cf. set -, balaen-

cetotolite
mysticete
cetus
archaeocete
cetacean

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chaet-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: bristle,hair
Cf. set-(bristle)

chaetophorous
chaetigerous
chaetotaxy
chaetetes
oncochaeta

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chalc-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: copper,brass,bronze

curichalcite
chalcedon
chalkography
chalkosideric
eriochalcite
conichalcite
leucochalcite
chalcocite
chalcosine

dont confuse with calc-

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chil-
cheil-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: lip

anchilary
cheiloschisis
chilidium
chilognath
cheiloplasty
cheilosis

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chir-
cheir-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: hand

chirothesia
chirosophy
cheiropompholyx
dendrochirote
cheiroscope

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chlor-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: green

chrysochlore
chloragocyte
chloranil
chloranthy
chlorarsen
chlorenchyma

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chole-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: bile

cholagogic
cholecystis
cholecystectomized
choledocholithiasis
choledochus

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chondr-

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Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: cartilage

chondroclast
chondrogeny
chondropharyngeus
chondrophore

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chord
Language Of Origin: Greek Definition: an anatomical cord or a string [chordotonal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chordotonal) [chordacentrum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chordacentrum) [chordoma](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chordoma)
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-chore
Language Of Origin: Greek Definition: spread ( in such a way) [anemo**chore**](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemochore) [zoo**chore**](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoochore) [anthropo**chore**](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthropochore)
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choreo-
Language Of Origin: Greek Definition: dance [terpsichore](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terpsichore) [chorea](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorea) [choregus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choregus) [choreoid](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreoid) ## Footnote dont confuse with chorio-
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chorio-
Language Of Origin: Greek Definition: of or relating to a chorion (membrane) [**chorio**idea](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorioidea) [**chorio**meningitis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choriomeningitis) [**chorio**id](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorioid)
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chrom-/chro-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: Color [a**chro**ödextrin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achroödextrin) [pina**chro**me](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinachrome) [**chro**maffin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromaffin) [**chro**mesthesia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromesthesia) [a**chro**ite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achroite) [**chro**minance](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrominance) [lumi**chro**me](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lumichrome) [ammo**chro**me](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammochrome) [a**chro**acyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achroacyte) [meli**chro**us](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melichrous) [pelo**chro**ous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelochroous)
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chron-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: Time [**chron**oisothermal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronoisothermal) [**chron**omancy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronomancy) [**chron**opher](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronopher) [bio**chron**](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biochron)
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chrys-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: gold Cf: aur- [**chrys**ochlorous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysochlorous) [**chrys**obull](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysobull) [**chrys**alis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysalis) [**chrys**oidine](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysoidine) [**chrys**ocolla](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysocolla)
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chthon-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: earth Cf: geo-,tellur-,terr- [**chthon**ic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chthonic) [auto**chthon**y](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autochthony) [hetero**chthon**ous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterochthonous)
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chyl-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: juice [a**chyl**ia](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achylia) [**chyl**ifaction](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chylifaction) [**chyl**angioma](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chylangioma) [dia**chyl**on](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diachylon) [**chyl**ocauly](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chylocauly) [karyo**chyl**ema](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karyochylema)
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chym-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: juice [coenenchyme](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coenenchyme) [desmachyme](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desmachyme) [parenchyma](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenchyma) [aerenchyma](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerenchyma) [ecchymosis](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecchymosis)
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cing- cinet-
Language of Origin: Latin Definition:to gird, wrap around [cingulum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cingulum) [succinctorium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succinctorium) [discinct](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discinct) [cincture](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cincture) [cinct](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinct)
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circum-
Language of Origin: Latin Definition : around Example : [circumfluent](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumfluent) [circumbendibus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumbendibus) [circumambagious](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumambagious) [circumforaneous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumforaneous)
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clav- clavi-
Language of Origin: Latin Definition : key Cf: [Gk. cleid-] Example : [clavecin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clavecin) [clavicymbal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clavicymbal) [clavicylinder](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clavicylinder) [clavis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clavis) [clavier](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clavier)
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clin
Language of Origin: Latin Definition:to lean [Gk. klin-] [clinamen](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinamen) [clinochlore](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinochlore) [nothocline](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothocline) [clinodome](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinodome) [helicline](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helicline)
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-clysis
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: introduction of fluids [clysis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clysis) [phleboclysis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phleboclysis) [ hypodermoclysis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypodermoclysis)
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-cide
Language of Origin: Latin Definition:killing [phytocidal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phytocidal) [parricide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parricide) [matricide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matricide) [vespacide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vespacide) [vermicide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermicide) [protozoacide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protozoacide)
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cnem-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition : shin [Cf. nem-.] Example : [cnemis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cnemis) [platycnemia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platycnemia) [anticnemion](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticnemion) [cnemial](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cnemial) [gastrocnemius](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrocnemius)
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cnid-
anguage of Origin: Greek Definition : nematocyst Example : [cnidocell](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cnidocell) [cnidarian](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cnidarian) [cnidocil](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cnidocil) [cnidopod](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cnidopod) [cnida](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cnida) [Cnidoscolus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cnidoscolus)
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cocc- -cocc-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition : berry Example : [fusicoccin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fusicoccin) [streptococcus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streptococcus) [coccus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coccus) [staphylococcus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staphylococcus)
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coel- coelo-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: hollow, cavity [Cf. koilo-.] Example: [Ambocoelia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ambocoelia) [anomocoelous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anomocoelous) [Coelophysis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Coelophysis) [myelocoele](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myelocoele)
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coen-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: common, general [Cf. koin-.] Example: [coenenchyma](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coenenchyma) [phytocoenosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phytocoenosis) [coenesthesia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coenesthesia) [thanatocoenosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanatocoenosis)
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-cole -colous
Language of Origin: Latin Definition: inhabiting Example: [nemoricolous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemoricolous) [arenicolous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arenicolous) [ericeticolous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ericeticolous) [pratincolous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pratincolous) [muscicolous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscicolous) [citricola](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citricola)
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coll-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition : glue [Cf. gloio-/gloeo-, glutin-.] Example : [clearcole](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearcole) [chrysocolla](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysocolla) [collencyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collencyte) [colleter](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colleter) [collodion](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collodion) [ichthyocolla](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ichthyocolla) [collenchyma](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collenchyma) [collagenolytic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collagenolytic) [pyrocoll](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrocoll)
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com- con- col- co- cor-
Language of Origin: Latin Definition : together Example : [comminute](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comminute) [colluctation](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colluctation) [conferruminate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conferruminate) [condign](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condign) [collibert](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collibert) [conspergent](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspergent) [contrist](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrist) [contubernal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contubernal) [commonition](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commonition) [compellation](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compellation) [concremation](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concremation) [concolorous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concolorous) [concupiscent](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concupiscent) [connate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connate) [conglutinant](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conglutinant) [consenescence](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consenescence) [coalesce](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalesce) [corrigenda](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrigenda) [colligate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colligate) [coadunate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coadunate)
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conch-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition : shell Example : [conchylium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conchylium) [chamaeconch](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamaeconch) [conche](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conche) [conchuela](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conchuela) [conchyliated](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conchyliated) [hypsiconch](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypsiconch) [conchs](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conchs)
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condyl-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: joint, knob Example: [epicondyle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epicondyle) [condylarthrosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condylarthrosis) [ectepicondylar](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ectepicondylar) [condyle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condyle)
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contra-
Language of Origin: Latin Definition: against [Fr. contre-] Example [contravallation](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contravallation) [contrapposto](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrapposto) [contrapuntal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrapuntal)
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-cracy
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: government [-crat = ruler] Example: [democracy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democracy) [thalassocracy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thalassocracy) [kakistocracy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kakistocracy)
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crat- cras-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: to mix Example: [theocrasy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theocrasy) [leucocratic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leucocratic) [krasis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/krasis) [krama](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/krama) [hippocras ](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hippocras) | [Don't confuse w/ crit-.]
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crio-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: ram (like a sheep) Example: [crioboly](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crioboly) [criophore](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criophore) [Crioceras](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crioceras) | [Don't confuse w/ cryo-.]
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crit- cris-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: to judge Example [acritarch](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acritarch) [hematocrit](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hematocrit) [oneirocritical](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oneirocritical) [crise](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crise) [epicritic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epicritic) [eucrite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eucrite)
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crot-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: pulse, beat Example [bradycrotic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bradycrotic) [anacrotism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anacrotism) [crotales](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotales) [catacrotic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catacrotic) [crotalum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotalum) [tricrotism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tricrotism)
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cryo- crymo-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition : cold Example : [crymotherapy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crymotherapy) [cryoconite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryoconite) [cryolithionite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryolithionite) [cryophorus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryophorus) [cryosel](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryosel)
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crypt-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: hidden, secret Example: [cryptogram](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptogram) [cryptoporticus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptoporticus) [cryptarithm](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptarithm) [cryptomnesia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptomnesia) [apocrypha](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apocrypha)
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cryst-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: crystal, ice Example: [crystosphene](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystosphene) [crystoleum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystoleum) [chrystocrene](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrystocrene) [crystalloblast](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystalloblast) [phanerocryst](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phanerocryst)
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cten-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition :comb [Cf. Latin :: pectin- Greek taenio-.] Example: [ctenii](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ctenii) [ctenocyst](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ctenocyst) [ctenoid](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ctenoid) [ctenidium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ctenidium) [ctenizid](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ctenizid) [Ctenacodon](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ctenacodon)
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-culture
Language of Origin:Latin Definition : growing, cultivation Example: [ostreiculture](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ostreiculture) [mariculture](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mariculture) [permaculture](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permaculture) [silvicultural](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silvicultural) [lithoculture](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithoculture)
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cumb-
Language of Origin:Latin Definition: to lie Example: [recumbentibus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recumbentibus) [recumb](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recumb) [procumbent](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procumbent) [decumbiture](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decumbiture)
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cyan-
Language of Origin:Greek Definition: blue Example: [phycocyanin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phycocyanin) [bilicyanin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilicyanin) [cobalticyanide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobalticyanide) [chalcocyanite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalcocyanite) [cyanean](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanean) [kyanite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kyanite) [cyanocobalamin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanocobalamin) [cyanomaclurin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanomaclurin) [cyanophyceous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanophyceous) [cyanuret](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanuret) [pyocyaneal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyocyaneal) [sulfocyanide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfocyanide)
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cycl-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition : circle, cycle, wheel Example: [cyclazocine](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclazocine) [eccyclema](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eccyclema) [iridocyclitis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iridocyclitis) [cyclamen](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclamen) [cyclarthrosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclarthrosis) [cyclas](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclas)
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cym- kym-
Language of Origin:Greek Definition : wave Example: [cymatium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymatium) [kymation](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kymation) [cymose](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymose) [cymotrichous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymotrichous) [cumaphyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cumaphyte)
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cymb-
Language Of Origin :Greek Definition: boat Example: [cymbocephalic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbocephalic) [cymbidium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbidium) [cymba](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymba) [Cymbium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cymbium) [cymbiform](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbiform)
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cyn-
Language of origin :Greek Definition: dog Example: [cynegetics](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynegetics) [cynosure](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbocephalic) [cynophilist](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbocephalic) [dicynodont](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbocephalic) [cynocephalus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbocephalic) [Cuon](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbocephalic)
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cyph- kyph-
Language of origin : Greek Definition: crooked , bent [NOT scyph-.] Example: [cyphella](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyphella) [cyphonautes](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyphonautes) [kyphoplasty](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kyphoplasty) [kyphosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kyphosis)
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cyrt- kurt-
Language Of Origin:Greek Definition:curved Example: [cyrtopia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyrtopia) [cyrtoceratite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyrtoceratite) [amphicyrtic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphicyrtic) [kurtosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphicyrtic) [kurtorachic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kurtorachic) [platykurtic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platykurtic)
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cyst-
Language Of Origin:Greek Definition:cyst, sac, bladder [Cf. sacc-] Example: [cystopyelography](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystopyelography) [cholecystis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cholecystis) [chylocyst](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chylocyst) [cystinosis ](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystinosis)
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cyto- -cyte
Language of Origin:Greek Definition: cell Example: [bacteriocyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacteriocyte) [spherocyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spherocyte) [achroacyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achroacyte) [achromacyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achromacyte) [collencyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collencyte) [oenocyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oenocyte)
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chimo-, chion-
Language of Origin: Greek Definition: snow Examples: [**chimo**pelagic](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chimopelagic) [**chion**ablepsia](http://https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chionablepsia)

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