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What does the medical terminology combining form exo- mean?

The medical terminology combining form exo- means "outside," "external," or "outer."

Here are some examples of words using "exo-":

* Exocrine: Relating to glands that secrete substances outside the body, such as sweat glands.

* Exophthalmos: Protrusion of the eyeballs.

* Exogenous: Originating outside the body.

* Exoskeleton: A hard external covering that supports and protects an organism.

* Exotropia: A condition in which one or both eyes turn outward.

Remember, combining forms are often used with suffixes to create medical terms.

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