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acous/o — Hearing

acous/o means hearing. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: acoustic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Hearing

• Ancient Greek: ἀκούω (akouo)

Examples and word parts

acoustic

Relating to sound or hearing.

Word parts: acoust (hearing) + -ic (relating to)

Recorded forms: acous-, acouso-

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