Medical Prefixes
Endo-
Commonly used in anatomy and physiology, e.g., endoscope or endocrine glands.
Literal Meaning
Within, inside
Actual Meaning
This means INSIDE. Like "endoscopy" means looking inside the body.
Examples in Context

Endoscopy allows doctors to view the inside of the gastrointestinal tract.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'endo' as entering or going внутрь (inside) the body.
  • 2It often precedes words related to internal organs or systems.
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