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mamm, mast-, masto- — Breast

mamm, mast-, masto- means breast. Latin and Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: mammary, mastitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Breast

• Latin: mamma
• Ancient Greek: μαστός (mastos)

Examples and word parts

mammary

Relating to a breast or a milk-producing gland.

Word parts: mamm (breast) + -ary (relating to)

mastitis

Inflammation of breast tissue.

Word parts: mast (breast) + -itis (inflammation)

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