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What does the prefix hema mean?

The prefix "hema" comes from the Greek word "haima," meaning blood.

So, words with "hema" in them often relate to blood or blood-related conditions. For example:

* Hemoglobin: The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

* Hematoma: A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, often due to injury.

* Hemophilia: A genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in clotting factors, leading to excessive bleeding.

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