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end-, endo-, ent- — Within; inner

end-, endo-, ent- means within; inner. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: endocardium.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Within; inner

• Ancient Greek: ἔνδον ἐντός (endon entos)

Examples and word parts

endocardium

The inner lining of the heart.

Recorded forms: end-, endo-, ent- enter-, entero-,

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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

• cycl- — Circle, cycle

  cyclic

• dextr-, dextro- — Right side

  dextrocardia

• de- — Away from, ending

  dehydration

• dia- — Across, through

  dialysis

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