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esthesi/o — Sensation

esthesi/o means sensation. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: anesthesia.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Sensation

• Ancient Greek: αἴσθησις (aisthesis)

Examples and word parts

anesthesia

Loss of sensation.

Word parts: an- (without) + esthesi (sensation) + -a (noun ending)

Recorded forms: -esthesio

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