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-ium — Structure, tissue, or noun ending

-ium means structure, tissue, or noun ending. Latin source words and medical terminology examples: pericardium.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Structure, tissue, or noun ending

• Latin: -ium

Examples and word parts

pericardium

The sac around the heart.

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