What does oligo- mean?
A common medical word part meaning “few or reduced”. It can help decode unfamiliar terminology.
Useful context: The full medical word can have a more specific meaning than the word part alone.
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Understanding Medical Words ↗ National Cancer Institute
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Understanding Medical Words ↗ National Cancer Institute
Cancer Terms Dictionary ↗ CDC
Vaccine Glossary ↗
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