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phot-, photo- — Light

phot-, photo- means light. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: photoreceptor.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Light

• Ancient Greek: φῶς φωτός (phos photos)

Examples and word parts

photoreceptor

A cell or structure that responds to light.

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