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masto-

a combining form meaning “breast,” used in the formation of compound words: mastopathy.
Also, especially before a vowel, mast-.


Origin:
comb. form repr. Gk mastós breast
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mast-  
pref.  Variant of masto-.
masto- or mast-  
pref.  Breast; mammary gland; nipple: mastectomy.

[From Greek mastos, breast.]
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mast- pref.
Variant of masto-.

masto- or mast-
pref.
Breast; mammary gland; nipple: mastectomy.

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