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endo-

within, inside

Greek · endon (ἔνδον)

endo- root meaning picture

Greek endo- means "within" or "inside". An endoscope looks inside the body, an endoskeleton lies inside the body, and endocrine glands release hormones inside the body.

Memory trick

ENDO = "END-O": go to the END of the room, inside the very last chamber.

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