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The suffix "-carcinoma" signifies an epithelial malignancy. Examples include adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and transitional cell carcinoma.
Yes, "multicellular" has a suffix. The suffix "-ar" is added to the root word "cell" to form "cellular," and then "multi-" is added as a prefix to form "multicellular."
The suffix "karyo" refers to the nucleus of a cell. It is derived from the Greek word "karyon," which means "nut or kernel." It is often used in biological and medical terms related to the structure and function of the nucleus.
The suffix "-pod" in "pseudopod" means "foot" or "limb". A pseudopod is a temporary arm-like projection of a cell used for movement or capturing prey, as seen in certain single-celled organisms like amoebas.
Sure, words with the suffix -phage include bacteriophage (a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria) and macrophage (a type of white blood cell that helps the immune system defend against bacteria and other pathogens).