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The prefix for "half" is hemi-. It comes from the Greek word "hemi" meaning "half".

Here are some examples:

* Hemisphere: Half of a sphere

* Hemicycle: Half of a circle

* Hemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that contains iron and carries oxygen throughout the body (the "hemo" part refers to the iron-containing part of the molecule).

* Hemicrania: Headache on one side of the head.

While "hemi-" directly translates to "half", it's important to note that it doesn't always mean exactly half in every instance. It often refers to a part that is roughly half or significantly less than the whole.

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