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Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: calor-
A definition of the prefix (calor-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: cardi-
A definition of the prefix (cardi-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: carp-
A definition of the prefix (carp-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: cata-
A definition of the prefix (cata-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: caud-
A definition of the prefix (caud-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: cephal-
A definition of the prefix (cephal-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: chlor-
A definition of the prefix (chlor-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: chole-
A definition of the prefix (chole-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: chondr- or chondro-
A definition of the prefix (chondr- or chondro-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: chrom- or chromo-
A definition of the prefix (chrom- or chromo-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: circum-
A definition of the prefix (circum-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: coel-
A definition of the prefix (coel-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: con- or co- or com-
A definition of the prefix (con- or co- or com-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: contra-
A definition of the prefix (contra-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: cost-
A definition of the prefix (cost-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: counter-
A definition of the prefix (counter-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: crani- or cranio-
A definition of the prefix (crani- or cranio-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: crypt-
A definition of the prefix (crypt-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: cutis-
A definition of the prefix (cutis-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: cyst- or cysto-
A definition of the prefix (cyst- or cysto-), from your About Guide to Biology.
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: cyto-
A definition of the prefix (cyto-), from your About Guide to Biology.

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