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What is the meaning of suffix Endo?

The suffix "endo-" comes from Greek and means "within" or "inner".

It is often used in medical and biological terms to describe something that is located inside or within something else. Here are some examples:

* Endocardium: The inner lining of the heart.

* Endocytosis: The process by which cells take in substances from their surroundings.

* Endocrine: Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

* Endometrium: The inner lining of the uterus.

* Endoplasmic reticulum: A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.

So, when you see the suffix "endo-" in a word, you can generally assume that it refers to something that is located inside or within a structure or system.

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