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fibr/o — Fiber

fibr/o means fiber. Latin source words and medical terminology examples: fibrous.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Fiber

• Latin: fibra

Examples and word parts

fibrous

Made up of fibers.

Word parts: fibr (fiber) + -ous (relating to)

Recorded forms: fibr-, fibro-

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