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What does suffix osteo mean?

The suffix osteo means bone.

It comes from the Greek word ὀστέον (osteon), which means "bone".

Here are some examples of words using the suffix "osteo":

* Osteoporosis: A condition where bones become weak and brittle.

* Osteoarthritis: A joint disease that causes pain and stiffness.

* Osteoblast: A cell that helps to build bone.

* Osteoclast: A cell that helps to break down bone.

* Osteotomy: A surgical procedure to cut bone.

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