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irid/o — Iris

irid/o means iris. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: iriditis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Iris

• Ancient Greek: ἶρις ἴριδος (iris iridos)

Examples and word parts

iriditis

Inflammation of the colored ring around the pupil.

Word parts: irid (iris) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: irid-, irido-

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