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actino-

(ak'tin-ō),
Combining form meaning a ray, as of light; applied to any form of radiation or to any structure with radiating parts.
See also: radio-.
[G. aktis, aktinos, a ray of light, a beam.]
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actino-

Combining form meaning a ray, as of light; applied to any form of radiation or to any structure with radiating parts.
See also: radio-
[G. aktis, aktinos, a ray of light, a beam]
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actino-

Combining form denoting light, having rays, radiational. From the Greek aktinos , a ray.
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actino-

Combining form meaning a ray, as of light; applied to any form of radiation or to any structure with radiating parts.
[G. aktis, aktinos, a ray of light, a beam.]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012