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What does the suffixes mono mean?

The suffix "mono" means one or single.

Here are some examples:

* Monotone: A single tone or pitch.

* Mononucleosis: A disease caused by a single type of virus.

* Monopoly: Exclusive control of a commodity or service.

* Monorail: A railway system with a single rail.

* Monotheism: The belief in a single God.

It can also be used to indicate something that is composed of only one element or type:

* Monosaccharide: A simple sugar made up of only one sugar unit.

* Monomer: A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

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