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desm-

combining form

Definition of DESM-

:  bond :  ligament <desmosome>

Variants of DESM-

desm- or desmo-
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Origin of DESM-

New Latin, from Greek, from desmos, from dein to bind — more at diadem
Medical Dictionary

desm-

combining form

Medical Definition of DESM-

:  connective tissue <desmocranium> <desmocyte>

Variants of DESM-

desm- or desmo-

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