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rhin/o — Nose

rhin/o means nose. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: rhinitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Nose

Examples and word parts

rhinitis

Inflammation of the lining of the nose.

Word parts: rhin (nose) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: rhin-, rhino-

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