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auto- — Self

auto- means self. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: autograft.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Self

• Ancient Greek: αὐτός (autos)

Examples and word parts

autograft

Tissue moved from one place to another in the same person.

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