141 Endo- is also a prefix meaning within
or inside. Metro is the stem meaning
uterus. Endometritis, then, is a word
which means inflammation
__________ the uterus.
en"do-me-tri'tis
inside/within
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142 Peri- is a prefix which means around
or surrounding. Cardio is the stem for
heart. Pericarditis, then, is a word
which means inflammation
__________ the heart.
per"i-kar-di'tis
around/surrounding
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143 Ec- and ecto- are prefixes which mean
out and outside. An ectopic
pregnancy, for example, is a
pregnancy which occurs __________
the uterine cavity.
ek-top'ik
outside
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