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what does the suffix um mean in medical terms

by Elwin Brown Published 4 years ago Updated 2 years ago

-um. structure; tissue; thing.31-Aug-2017

Is UM a prefix or suffix?

Prefix. um- over, about, around.

What is the meaning of the suffix ium?

-ium, (sometimes)-um suffix forming nouns. indicating a metallic element: platinum, barium. (in chemistry) indicating groups forming positive ions: ammonium chloride, hydroxonium ion.

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