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cycl- — Circle, cycle

cycl- means circle, cycle. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: cyclic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Circle, cycle

• Ancient Greek: κύκλος (kyklos)

Examples and word parts

cyclic

Occurring in a repeating sequence.

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Related positions and directions terms

• ab-, abs- — Away from

  abduction

• ambi- — Both sides

  ambidextrous

• ante- — Before, forward

  antenatal

• circum- — Around

  circumoral

• dextr-, dextro- — Right side

  dextrocardia

• de- — Away from, ending

  dehydration

• dia- — Across, through

  dialysis

• ect-, ecto-, exo- — Outer; outside

  ectoderm

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