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What root word masto refers to what organs?

The root word "masto" refers to the breast or mammary gland.

Here are some examples:

* Mastopathy: A disease of the breast.

* Mastectomy: Surgical removal of the breast.

* Mastodynia: Pain in the breast.

* Mastalgia: Pain in the breast.

* Mammogram: An X-ray image of the breast.

It's important to note that "masto" is a Greek root word, and "mammo" is a Latin root word with the same meaning. Both are used in medical terminology to describe the breast.

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