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-ac — Pertaining to

-ac means pertaining to. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: cardiac.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Pertaining to

• Ancient Greek: καρδιακός (kardiakos)

Examples and word parts

cardiac

Relating to the heart.

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