Medical Root
stomat/o
mouth
From Greek stoma, stomatos, mouth
Meaning
What does stomat/o mean?
stomat/o is a root meaning mouth. It comes from Greek stoma, stomatos, mouth.
Inside words it is spelled stom or stomat.
Shortens to stom in xerostomia; the same Greek stoma gives -ostomy, a surgically made mouth or opening.
In real words
Medical words with stomat/o
stomatitis
inflammation or irritation of the lining of the mouth
dry mouth caused by too little saliva
stomatology
the branch of medicine and dentistry that studies the mouth and its diseases
Don't mix it up
Parts easily confused with stomat/o
Sources
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 12.2 Word Components Related to the Digestive System – Medical Terminology 2e
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- STOMATO- Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
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Mouth to stomach
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