centro-

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centro-, (before a vowel) centri- or (before a vowel) centr-
 
combining form
denoting a centre: centroclinal; centromere; centrosome; centrosphere; centrist
 
[from Greek kentroncentre]
 
centri-, (before a vowel) centri- or (before a vowel) centr-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek kentroncentre]
 
centr-, (before a vowel) centri- or (before a vowel) centr-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek kentroncentre]

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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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centro- or centr- or centri-
pref.
Center: centrostaltic.

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