maz-

1 of 2

combining form (1)

variants or mazo-

: breast

mazalgia

mazoplasia

maz-

2 of 2

combining form (2)

variants or mazo-

: placenta

mazic

mazopathia

Word History

Etymology

Combining form (1)

New Latin, from Greek mazos, mastos

Combining form (2)

New Latin, from maza placenta, from Greek, lump, mass, barley cake

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