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30 letter words containing bio

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23 letter words containing bio

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21 letter words containing bio

  • la bio glossopharyngeal
  • sym bio psychotaxiplasm

20 letter words containing bio

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19 letter words containing bio

  • diaspironecro bio sis
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  • paleo bio chemistries

18 letter words containing bio

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  • bio pharmaceuticals

17 letter words containing bio

  • bio pharmaceutical
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  • bio mineralisation
  • bio mineralization
  • bio nanotechnology
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  • micro bio logically
  • radio bio logically
  • bio meteorological
  • bio mathematicians
  • bio stratigraphers
  • bio stratigraphies
  • bio geochemistries
  • bio geographically
  • bio deteriorations
  • bio availabilities
  • bio bibliographies
  • bio chemterrorists

16 letter words containing bio

  • bio compatibility
  • bio environmental
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  • auto bio graphical
  • bio technological
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  • chemo bio dynamics
  • axiola bio lingual
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  • bio electrography
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  • paraceno bio pelma
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  • amphi bio usnesses
  • bio accumulations
  • bio astronautical
  • bio amplification
  • bio electricities
  • bio luminescences
  • bio luminescently
  • chrono bio logical
  • chrono bio logists
  • cryo bio logically
  • bio technologists
  • bio synthetically
  • bio stratigrapher
  • bio stratigraphic
  • bio statisticians
  • bio psychological
  • bio mathematician
  • bio meteorologies
  • palaeo bio logists
  • psycho bio grapher
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  • psycho bio logists
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  • paleo bio chemical
  • palaeo bio logical
  • non bio degradable
  • medico bio logical

15 letter words containing bio

  • bio availability
  • bio luminescence
  • bio geochemistry
  • psycho bio graphy
  • bio stratigraphy
  • bio systematists
  • bio statistician
  • bio technologies
  • bio technologist
  • chrono bio logies
  • chrono bio logist
  • bio regionalists
  • bio regionalisms
  • bio remediations
  • bio mechanically
  • bio mathematical
  • bio geographical
  • bio geochemicals
  • bio engineerings
  • bio degradations
  • astro bio logists
  • auto bio graphers
  • auto bio graphies
  • psycho bio logies
  • psycho bio logist
  • photo bio logical
  • photo bio logists
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  • non bio graphical
  • neuro bio logists
  • neuro bio logical
  • hydro bio logists
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  • gnoto bio tically
  • micro bio logists
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  • bio magification
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  • bio psychosocial
  • bio potentiality
  • anthropo bio logy
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  • bio climatograph
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  • sti bio columbite
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  • la bio strongylus
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  • paleo bio cenosis
  • pan bio geography
  • proal bio nbaatar
  • geomicro bio logy
  • bio distribution
  • bio pharmacology
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  • astro bio logical
  • a bio genetically
  • la bio tenaculums
  • palaeo bio logist
  • socio bio logicly

14 letter words containing bio

  • bio engineering
  • bio remediation
  • bio mathematics
  • bio systematics
  • bio meteorology
  • bio regionalism
  • bio electricity
  • bio diversities
  • bio degradation
  • bio genetically
  • bio geographers
  • bio geochemical
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  • bio luminescent
  • bio conversions
  • bio chemistries
  • aero bio logical
  • amphi bio usness
  • anti bio tically
  • auto bio grapher
  • astro bio logies
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  • bio regionalist
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  • bio statistical
  • bio telemetries
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  • neuro bio logies
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  • photo bio logies
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  • paleo bio logies
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  • radio bio logies
  • radio bio logist
  • socio bio logies
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  • bio informatics
  • bio electronics
  • bio prospecting
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  • bio aeronautics
  • agro bio logical
  • bio containment
  • bio equivalence
  • bio linguistics
  • electro bio logy
  • photo bio graphy
  • nonphoto bio tic
  • micro bio phobia
  • la bio tenaculum
  • litho bio morpha
  • magneto bio logy
  • medico bio logic
  • la bio clination
  • la bio placement
  • hypo bio tinosis
  • polyanti bio tic
  • ti bio navicular
  • ti bio calcanean
  • endocyto bio sis
  • causto bio liths
  • bio ultrasonics
  • bio thesiometer
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  • bio lubrication
  • bio information
  • bio kinesiology
  • bio integration
  • bio gerontology
  • bio geocenology
  • bio equivalency
  • bio criminology
  • bio cybernetics
  • agro bio cenosis
  • a bio physiology
  • acausto bio lith
  • bio calorimetry
  • bio colonialism
  • bio climatogram
  • bio chemorphics
  • bio conjugation
  • alpha bio graphy
  • archaeo bio logy
  • bio performance
  • bio stimulation
  • euphor bio ideae

13 letter words containing bio

  • bio technology
  • auto bio graphy
  • bio degradable
  • bio statistics
  • psycho bio logy
  • bio energetics
  • bio conversion
  • chrono bio logy
  • pre bio logical
  • endosym bio sis
  • exo bio logical
  • exo bio logists
  • endosym bio tic
  • endosym bio nts
  • endosym bio ses
  • du bio usnesses
  • cryo bio logies
  • cryo bio logist
  • bio systematic
  • bio telemetric
  • bio mechanical
  • bio metricians
  • bio physicists
  • bio scientists
  • bio scientific
  • bio compatible
  • bio chemically
  • bio activities
  • aero bio logies
  • a bio genically
  • bio engineered
  • bio electrical
  • bio geographer
  • bio geographic
  • paleo bio logic
  • photo bio logic
  • nonanti bio tic
  • non bio logists
  • non bio logical
  • micro bio logic
  • radio bio logic
  • sym bio tically
  • bio equivalent
  • bio accumulate
  • bio psychology
  • palaeo bio logy
  • nonaero bio tic
  • parasym bio sis
  • prover bio logy
  • sym bio genesis
  • socio bio logic
  • bio physiology
  • bio photophone
  • bio prosthesis
  • bio prosthetic
  • bio simulation
  • bio behavioral
  • actino bio logy
  • agro bio logist
  • anhydro bio sis
  • astheno bio sis
  • am bio cularity
  • bio autography
  • bio absorbable
  • bio artificial
  • bio archeology
  • bio chronology
  • bio chemorphic
  • bio enrichment
  • bio flavenoids
  • bio flavonoids
  • bio demography
  • bio geocenosis
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  • bio indicators
  • bio kinematics
  • bio stabilizer
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  • cyto bio tactic
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  • enantio bio sis
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  • bio potentials
  • bio resorbable
  • bio repository
  • bio separation
  • bio reversible
  • bio microscope
  • bio microscopy
  • bio modulation
  • bio pelmicrite
  • bio pelsparite
  • bio navigation
  • radio bio assay
  • neo bio genesis
  • neuro bio taxis

12 letter words containing bio

  • bio graphical
  • bio chemistry
  • micro bio logy
  • bio mechanics
  • bio diversity
  • bio synthesis
  • socio bio logy
  • neuro bio logy
  • bio geography
  • patho bio logy
  • astro bio logy
  • radio bio logy
  • photo bio logy
  • paleo bio logy
  • bio acoustics
  • anaero bio sis
  • bio telemetry
  • hydro bio logy
  • la bio dentals
  • non bio logist
  • ti bio fibulae
  • ti bio fibulas
  • bio technical
  • bio synthetic
  • bio syntheses
  • endosym bio nt
  • exo bio logies
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  • bio scientist
  • bio physicist
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  • amphi bio usly
  • bio available
  • bio chemicals
  • bio logically
  • bio degrading
  • bio ethicists
  • bio energetic
  • bio engineers
  • bio feedbacks
  • bio terrorism
  • bio inorganic
  • bio flavonoid
  • macro bio tics
  • ti bio fibular
  • crypto bio tic
  • bio turbation
  • bio magnetism
  • crypto bio sis
  • gnoto bio tics
  • glyco bio logy
  • la bio lingual
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  • nonsym bio tic
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  • bio terrorist
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  • bio computing
  • bio identical
  • bio hazardous
  • bio coenology
  • bio catalytic
  • amphi bio tica
  • amphi bio logy
  • anaero bio tic
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  • bio magnetics
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  • bio mphalaria
  • bio mutualism
  • bio oxidation
  • epallo bio sis
  • embryo bio nta
  • cyto bio taxis
  • ectosym bio nt
  • aero bio scope
  • amphi bio idei
  • bio cenometer

11 letter words containing bio

  • bio material
  • bio medicine
  • bio feedback
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  • bio mimetics
  • bio molecule
  • bio electric
  • cryo bio logy
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  • bio coenosis
  • la bio dental
  • la bio velars
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  • pre bio logic
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  • ti bio fibula
  • xeno bio tics
  • bio controls
  • bio coenoses
  • bio climatic
  • bio chemists
  • bio chemical
  • a bio geneses
  • a bio genists
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  • bio ethicist
  • bio foulings
  • bio logicals
  • bio logistic
  • bio graphees
  • bio graphies
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  • cello bio ses
  • du bio usness
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  • bio socially
  • bio metrical
  • bio polymers
  • bio piracies
  • bio physical
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  • bio safeties
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  • bio reactors
  • bio regional
  • bio research
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  • bio catalyst
  • agro bio logy
  • amphi bio tic
  • bio cenology
  • crypto bio nt
  • ti bio tarsus
  • necro bio sis
  • photo bio tic
  • necro bio tic
  • gnoto bio sis
  • la bio plasty
  • la bio buccal
  • la bio chorea
  • triphi bio us
  • ti bio tarsal
  • eccaleo bio n
  • em bio tocoid
  • bio typology
  • bio security
  • bio magnetic
  • bio aeration
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  • a bio genetic
  • bio graphize
  • bio genetics
  • bio leaching
  • bio industry
  • bio computer
  • a bio trophia
  • bathy bio nts
  • anti bio gram
  • anoxy bio sis
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  • bio location
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  • bio cytinase
  • bio erodible
  • bio mechanic
  • bio necrosis
  • bio rheology
  • bio refinery
  • bio pyribole
  • bio phylaxis
  • bio pharming

10 letter words containing bio

  • bio logical
  • bio science
  • bio metrics
  • anti bio tic
  • bio grapher
  • amphi bio us
  • bio reactor
  • bio physics
  • xeno bio tic
  • bio polymer
  • bio control
  • bio dynamic
  • bio genesis
  • bio fouling
  • novo bio cin
  • bio graphee
  • exo bio logy
  • bio cenosis
  • anti bio sis
  • aero bio sis
  • endo bio tic
  • cello bio se
  • para bio sis
  • la bio velar
  • halo bio nts
  • para bio tic
  • para bio ses
  • pro bio tics
  • sca bio uses
  • bio weapons
  • bio terrors
  • bio spheres
  • bio spheric
  • bio stromes
  • bio pirates
  • bio philias
  • bio regions
  • bio scopies
  • bio sensors
  • bio rhythms
  • bio metries
  • bio mimetic
  • bio markers
  • bio medical
  • bio morphic
  • bio nomists
  • aero bio ses
  • a bio genist
  • anti bio ses
  • bio cenoses
  • bio chemist
  • bio graphic
  • bio hazards
  • bio logisms
  • bio logists
  • bio foulers
  • bio genetic
  • bio geneses
  • bio ethical
  • bio degrade
  • bio therapy
  • bio warfare
  • bio process
  • bio surgery
  • bio organic
  • micro bio ta
  • bio reserve
  • bio psychic
  • bio plasmic
  • bio plastic
  • bio poiesis
  • bio phagism
  • bio reagent
  • bio nomical
  • bio mimicry
  • bio statics
  • bio similar
  • cata bio sis
  • cata bio tic
  • em bio ptera
  • diplo bio nt
  • e bio nitism
  • bio defence
  • bio defense
  • bio ecology
  • bio ethanol
  • bio chemics
  • bio centric
  • bio clastic
  • bio cellate
  • am bio phony
  • amoe bio sis
  • a bio genous
  • aero bio tic
  • a bio trophy
  • pre bio tics
  • pres bio pia
  • phyco bio nt
  • haplo bio nt
  • ga bio nnade

9 letter words containing bio

  • sym bio sis
  • pro bio tic
  • pre bio tic
  • a bio genic
  • ana bio sis
  • halo bio nt
  • sym bio tes
  • sym bio tic
  • sym bio ses
  • sym bio nts
  • sca bio sas
  • ana bio tic
  • ana bio ses
  • du bio usly
  • du bio sity
  • epi bio sis
  • excam bio n
  • ame bio sis
  • zoo bio tic
  • indu bio us
  • ga bio nade
  • ga bio nage
  • neo bio tic
  • myco bio nt
  • oto bio sis
  • oxy bio tin
  • pro bio sis
  • go bio idei
  • meli bio se
  • kre bio zen
  • la bio gram
  • xylo bio se
  • pu bio tomy
  • su bio dide
  • anti bio nt
  • apo bio sis
  • apo bio tic
  • a bio logic
  • al bio nian
  • eury bio nt
  • epi bio tic
  • eu bio tics
  • e bio nites

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Definition of bio

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Definition of bio-  (Entry 2 of 2)

Examples of bio in a Sentence

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Word History

1947, in the meaning defined above

Dictionary Entries Near bio

bioabsorbable

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“Bio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bio. Accessed 24 Feb. 2024.

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Kids definition of bio-.

Combining form

from Greek bi-, bio- "life"

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Etymology

short for biography , attested from 1954. OED cites a 1925 private letter (published 1975) from Irish playwright Sean O'Casey. Earlier shortened forms were biog (1942), biograph (1865).

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1680s, "the histories of individual lives, as a branch of literature," probably from Medieval Latin biographia , from later Greek biographia "description of life" (which was not in classical Greek, bios alone being the word there for it), from Greek bios "life" (from PIE root *gwei- "to live") + graphia "record, account" (see -graphy ).

The meaning "a history of some one person's life" is from 1791. The meaning "life course of any living being" is by 1854. No one-word verb form has become common; biographise / biographize (1800), biography (1844), biograph (1849) have been tried.

also bio-pic , 1946, a contraction of biographical (moving) picture .

Originally pronounced BY-oh-pic like bio + pic , but by late 2010s pronunciation by-OP-ic gained currency on supposition that the first element should be pronounced as in biography .

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biography .

biographical .

biological: a bio control service using praying mantises to reduce the population of garden pests.

Origin of bio

Other definitions for bio- (2 of 2).

a combining form meaning “life” occurring in loanwords from Greek ( biography ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( bioluminescence ).

Origin of bio-

  • Also especially before a vowel , bi- .

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How to use bio in a sentence

That tweet came from Shay Horse, whose bio lists him as an independent photojournalist with ties to Occupy Wall Street.

In her Twitter profile bio , writer Liz Tuccillo calls herself a “relationship know-it-all.”

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, and one of the most bio -diverse and beautiful.

A brief bio is to be found in a deposition she gave in the criminal case before the felony charge was dropped.

This renewable (I mean renewed every single damn day) bio -energy (otherwise known as fetid rot) helps keep the coop warm.

All this is part of a vast new science which is called bio -chemistry, or the chemistry of life.

He has a sense of humor about all things except this sacred bio -chemistry.

Or bio -weapons; a man-made plague that had gotten out of control and all but depopulated the planet.

The same law holds good in bio -geography; here, too, area gives strength and a small territorial foothold means weakness.

The relation of life to the earth's area is a fundamental question of bio -geography.

British Dictionary definitions for bio (1 of 2)

/ ( ˈbaɪəʊ ) /

short for biography

British Dictionary definitions for bio- (2 of 2)

indicating or involving life or living organisms : biogenesis ; biolysis

indicating a human life or career : biography ; biopic

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Published on September 13, 2023 by Kassiani Nikolopoulou .

A root word is the most basic form of a word that cannot be further divided into meaningful segments. Root words are used to form new words by adding letters at the beginning (i.e., a prefix) and/or the end (i.e., a suffix).

For example, the word “unfaithful” is made up of these different parts:

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By adding a suffix and/or a prefix to a root word like “faith,” we can make other words such as “faithful,” “faithfully,” “unfaithful,” and “unfaithfully . ” These words are linked both in terms of spelling and meaning and are called a word family .

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What are root words, example root words, latin root words (free downloadable list), greek root words (free downloadable list), worksheet: root words, frequently asked questions about root words.

A root word is the fundamental unit of a word. A root word has nothing added at the beginning or the end. While some root words are standalone words in English, others need a prefix (like “anti-” or “un-”) and/or a suffix (like “-able” or “-ist”) to create a meaningful word.

For example, “cede” is a root word for other words like “recede” or “precedent,” but it is also a word on its own (meaning “to give up”). On the other hand, the root word “struct” does not constitute an understandable word in itself and other letters need to be added for it to make sense (e.g, “instructor,” “destruction,” “structural”).

Many words are created from Latin or Greek root words and usually cannot function as standalone words in English. For example, “chrono” comes from Greek and is the root of words like “chronology,” “synchronize,” and “chronic,” but it’s not a separate word in English.

Learning about root words can help you work out the meaning of new or longer words. When you know how to decode unknown words by identifying their root words and affixes (i.e., the prefix or suffix attached to them), you can navigate more complex or specialized texts. For example, many root words derived from Latin and Greek are common in math and science terminology, like “centi” (“hundred”) or “geo” (“earth”).

  • When added at the beginning of the word, they are called prefixes . Common prefixes include: “an-” (“without”), anti- (“against”), “hyper-” (“over”), “non-” (“lack of”), “pre-” (“before”), and “post-” (“after”).
  • When added at the end of the word, they are called suffixes . Common suffixes include: “-acy” (“state or quality”), “-able/-ible” (“capable of”), “-al” (“pertaining to”), “-ic/-ical” (“having the form”), and “-less” (“without”).

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Some root words can be used independently, while others need to be combined with a prefix (i.e., letters at the beginning), a suffix (i.e., letters at the end) or another root word (e.g., -logue) to form a standalone word.

Root words vs. base words

The terms root words and base words are often used interchangeably. However, they are not exactly the same. While root words cannot always be used as standalone words in English, base words can be used on their own or combined with other words or letters to create complex words.

For example, “code” is a base word that can be used independently or to create other words like “barcode,” “decode,” or “codify.” On the other hand, the root word “aud” (which comes from Latin) cannot be used by itself and has to be combined with other letters to form words like “auditorium,” “audition,” and “audible.” Because many root words are of Latin or Greek origin, they don’t make sense as independent words in English.

Sometimes, root words and base words overlap. For example, the word “act” is a root word of Latin origin, but also a standalone word in English. By adding a prefix or suffix, we get new words like “reaction,” “exact,” and “actor.” In this case, “act” is both a root word and a base word.

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Base words can stand alone, but can also be combined with other letters to create new words.

Want to test your understanding of root words? Try the worksheet below. In each sentence, see if you can identify the root word(s) of the highlighted word.

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  • The hotel lost our reservation, and the receptionist was really unhelpful .
  • We came to a unanimous decision that more staff is needed during peak hours.
  • ANOVA is an abbreviation of “Analysis of Variance”.
  • My father is agnostic when it comes to religious matters.
  • One of the three aqueducts supplying water to the Los Angeles area is from the Colorado River.
  • The root word is help . The word “unhelpful” is made of three parts: “un-” (prefix), ”help” (root word), and “ful” (suffix).
  • The root word is anim . The word “unanimous” is made of two parts: “unus” (meaning “one” in Latin) and “animus” (meaning “spirit” or “mind” in Latin).
  • The root word is brev . The word “abbreviation” comes from Latin “ad” (prefix meaning “to”) and “breviare” (“shorten”), from brevis (“short”).
  • The root word is gnost . The word “agnostic” is made of three parts: “a” (prefix meaning “not” or “without”), “gnost” (root word meaning “to know” in Greek) and “ic” (suffix).
  • This word contains two Latin root words: aqua (“water”) and duct (“to lead”).

Although there is no particular rule for finding the root of a word, one way to do this is to check if the word has any affixes (suffix and/or prefix) added to it.

For example, the word “hyperactive” has the prefix “hyper-” (meaning “over”) and the suffix “-ive” (meaning “having the nature of”). If we remove the affixes, we get the root word (“act”).

The root word “dorm” means “sleep” in Latin. So words with this root word will have a meaning related to sleep. For example, the words “dormant,” “dormitory,” and “dormouse” all come from the same root word.

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Words That Start With Bio

Learning words for kids is important for a kid’s academic success and overall development. Once they’re acquainted with B words for kids , introduce them to words that start with Bio to boost their vocabulary skills. Include interactive games and activities to teach words that start with Bio to kids.

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Words that start with Bio are one of the trickiest words to teach the young ones in their early stage of learning. Therefore, you can teach these words in such a way that kids are able to understand the meaning of the words that they are learning. Incorporate vocabulary activities in order to help kids learn words starting with Bio quickly. 

At the beginning of the learning process, kids must be acquainted with short and simple words that start with Bio so that they can remember them easily. Here is a list of words that start with Bio for kids given below:

List Of Words that Start with Bio

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Kids must be familiar with more and more words that start with Bio in order to attain mastery in vocabulary. From an early age, they should start learning new words in order to communicate well with others using appropriate words. Check out more words that start with Bio given below. 

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Here is a list of common words that start with Bio and their definitions mentioned below:

Activities That Help In Learning Words That Start With Bio 

To help reinforce a lesson for kids, you need to come up with exciting activities that are engaging and entertaining. It is evident that monotonous activities might lose the concentration of kids in learning. Therefore, you need to develop activities that are creative and easy for kids to participate and learn words that begin with Bio. Here are some of the activities that help kids in learning vocabulary words:

  • Fill in the Blanks: Once the little ones have learned the words that begin with the prefix Bio, it is time to test their knowledge. Challenge your child to solve these fill in the blanks exercises correctly.
  • B _ o l _ g y
  • _ i _ d e g r _ d e
  • B i _ m a s _
  • _ i o h _ z a r d
  • B _ _ n o m _ c s
  • Worksheets: Worksheets are one of the best educational tools for kids to practice words that begin with Bio. You can engage kids with different types of worksheets such as tracing, fill in the blanks, cut and paste, complete the sentence, matching, etc. These worksheets for kids are beneficial in enhancing their vocabulary for better comprehension. 
  • Puzzles: This is a great tool for kids to develop their thinking abilities and other important skills. Kids will be asked to decode the words on the puzzle sheet given to them. These puzzles for kids are designed to teach vocabulary words based on their needs and interests. For example, Jigsaw, connecting the dots, word search puzzles, etc. 
  • Riddles: Solving riddles is something that kids would love to do. They will critically think about the question and come up with logical answers. For example, This words starting with bio is the study of living organisms. What is it? Answer: Biology. Also, explore riddles for kids . 

Benefits Of Words That Start With Bio 

Here is how learning words starting with Bio will help your child:

  • Understands the words and their definitions for better understanding of the concepts. 
  • Improves knowledge of science and other important topics that include words that start with Bio. 
  • Develops vocabulary and language skills. 
  • Enhances good learning experience. 
  • Develops cognitive skills. 

Parents and teachers can introduce the little learners to Osmo’s variety of Literacy Games for Kids and Phonics Games For Kids .

Frequently Asked Questions on Words that Start with Bio

What are the 7 letter words that start with bio.

The 7 letter words that start with Bio are biomass, biology, biofuel, biotech, biotype, biotics, biopics, biochip and many other meaningful words. When you help kids learn these words along with their meaning, they will learn effectively and remember for a longer period of time.

What are the 8 letter words that start with Bio?

The 8 letter words that start with Bio are bioscope, biologic, biofuels, biocycle, biochips, biometry, bioscopy, biogenic, biolytic, biolysis, biolyses, biometer, biofuels, biotypes, etc. These are some of the words that start with Bio.

What are the 9 letter words that start with Bio?

The 9 letter words that start with Bio are bionomics, bioactive, biography, biomarker, biosphere, biosocial, biohazard, biologies, bionomist, biologist, biofueled, biometric, biometers, biocycles, etc. These are a few important words that start with Bio for kids.

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Living with 'Bio'

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The Greek root word bio means ‘life.’ Some common English vocabulary words that come from this root word include bio logical, bio graphy, and amphi bi an. One easy word that is helpful in remembering bio is bio logy, or the study of ‘life.’

The Greek root word bio means ‘life,’ and gives rise mostly to words from the realm of the ‘life’ sciences.

We’ve all taken bio logy (or bio ) classes, in which you learn all about ‘life.’ Bio logical processes have to do with the way ‘living’ organisms function. Micro bio logists study small ‘life’ forms, such as bacteria, viruses, and other one-celled organisms.

Speaking of life forms, amphi bi ans, such as frogs and salamanders, can ‘live’ both in water and on land. Amphi bio us military vehicles, such as tanks, can also operate or ‘live’ in both water and on land.

A bio graphy (or bio ) is a book that tells all about the events in someone’s ‘life,’ written by an author other than the subject of the ‘life’ history. An auto bio graphy, on the other hand, is a history of a person’s ‘life’ written by that person.

The adjective aero bi c refers to the oxygen a ‘life’ form requires in order to ‘live.’ Aero bi cs are simply exercises which cause ‘living’ organisms, such as yourself, to breathe faster as your body consumes more oxygen. Anaero bi c exercise almost completely depletes the oxygen from a ‘living’ organism’s body, such as an all-out sprint which leaves you gasping for air!

Sym bio tic organisms ‘live’ together, each needing the other to survive. An example of a mutually beneficial sym bio sis or ‘living’ together is between the clownfish and the anemone (think “Finding Nemo”). In this relationship which increases survival rates, the clownfish gets a protective home, and the anemone gets cleaned by the clownfish.

And just where can living organisms live and thrive? Why, in a bio sphere of course, or those parts of the Earth that support and allow the existence of ‘life.’

You can now add the knowledge of this handy root word bio to your, well, knowledge bio , which will hopefully make the rest of your vocabulary ‘life’ a bit more livable!

  • biology : study of ‘life’
  • microbiology : study of very small ‘life’ forms
  • amphibian : ‘life’ living in water and on land
  • biography : a ‘life’ history
  • symbiosis : two ‘life’ forms living together
  • aerobic : pertaining to air for ‘life’ to exist
  • anaerobic : lacking air for ‘life’ to exist
  • biosphere : part of the Earth where organisms ‘live’

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Biology Root Words For “Hypo” –

In Biology Root Word Hypo – is very commonly used in technical terms. Many biological terms contain a particular suffix, prefix, or root word . Here, let us understand the root word ‘Hypo-’, what it means, and some examples of it. The root words have a particular meaning and come from different languages, for example, Greek, Latin, etc. This root word ‘Hypo-’ originally comes from the Greek language and it means under, below, or less.

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Root word meaning a type of small part of a word which is called a morpheme , with a particular meaning. A root word can combine with affixes to create novel words , or they can sometimes act alone as independent words. Understanding the meaning of the root word helps us to form novel words with the same root. However, it is important to note that root words are not always independent words. They can be bound to morphemes , which means they require some affixes to form a complete word.

Following are some biological terms starting with the root word Hypo-, along with their search rankings and meanings :

  • Hypothyroidism: Hypo means under and thyroidism refers to thyroid which can be understood as underactive thyroid . It is a common condition of thyroid hormone deficiency that can be detected easily, but if left untreated may lead to severe fatal cases. The most common symptoms observed in adults are fatigue , lethargy, cold intolerance, weight gain, constipation, change in voice, and dry skin, which can change with age, sex, and other factors.
  • Hypoglycemia: Hypo means low and glycemia refers to glucose. Thus, it can be understood as lower glucose levels in the blood which is often defined by a plasma glucose concentration below 70 mg/dL . In this case, the symptoms may not occur until plasma glucose concentrations drop below 55 mg/dL . It is a common complication observed in diabetic patients , mainly in those treated with insulin, sulfonylurea, or glinide .
  • Hypoxia: Hypo means less and oxia refers to oxygen . It is a condition in which oxygen is not available in sufficient amounts at the tissue level to maintain adequate homeostasis . This can happen due to inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues either due to low blood supply or low oxygen content in the blood (hypoxemia).
  • Hypochondria: The Latin word hypochondria means under the cartilage (the breastplate) , referring to the ancient Greek belief that the thoracic viscera were the source of melancholy, or sadness and worry. A person suffering from hypochondriasis is referred to as hypochondriac . Hypochondriasis now called as illness anxiety disorder , is a psychiatric disorder in which the affected person excessively worries about having or developing a serious undiagnosed medical condition.
  • Hypothermia: Hypo means under and thermia refers to heat . Hypothermia thus refers to an automatic drop in body temperature below 35 ℃ . It is most common in people who are exposed to a cold environment. It can also develop due to infections, and abnormal function of central nervous system and endocrine systems . Some of the signs and symptoms of hypothermia include shivering of the body with slow breathing. The pulse of the patient is weak and lack of coordination is there.
  • Hypothesis: The term hypothesis means “little theory” . A hypothesis is a short statement that can be tested and gives a possible reason for a phenomenon or a possible link between two variables.
  • Hypokalemia: Hypo means less and kalemia comes from Kalium which is Potassium . It refers to common electrolyte disturbances observed in people, especially in hospitalized patients. It can have many causes and sometimes, hypokalemia requires urgent medical attention.
  • Hypomania: Hypo means less and mania refers to a specified type of mental abnormality or obsession . In this condition, a person undergoes a period of abnormally elevated, extreme changes in mood or emotions , energy levels, or activity levels. This change must be different from the usual self and be noticeable to others.
  • Hypotonic: Hypo means less and tonic comes from tonicity which refers to the external environment . It refers to a state or condition characterized by having a lower degree of tone or tension . It is often used at the cellular level and the tissue level.
  • Hypotension: Hypo means under or less and tension means strain or tightnes s. It refers to a decrease in systemic blood pressure below accepted low values which happens due to under constriction of blood vessels that results in low blood pressure . While there is no accepted standard hypotensive value, pressures less than 90/60 are recognized as hypotensive .
  • Hypovolemia: Hypo means less and volemia refers to volume . It refers to a state of low extracellular fluid volume, generally secondary to combined sodium and water loss . All living organisms have to maintain an adequate fluid balance to preserve homeostasis . The symptoms of hypovolemia are pale skin, dry mouth, cooler skin temperature, increased thirst, etc.

This root word plays a very significant role in biology . Mostly in scientific research and medical cases the words starting from this prefix are prevalent. Some points that reflect the significance of this root word are listed below

  • It becomes easy for a scientist or a doctor to understand different terminologies containing the same root word easily and they do not confuse among different terms.
  • For a common person as well these words are easy to understand if they want to know the meaning. Thus, the root words help avoid confusion among the terminologies.
Root Words List in Biology: Bio (life) Morph (form) Gen (birth) Derm (skin) Myo (muscle) Osteo (bone)

The root word -hypo in biology usually refers to less or reduced. Whenever we prefix this word to a main word it refers to reduced amount. The significance of this word lies in the fact that it easily helps to denote something that is under or below. For example, hypodermic that means below the dermis, hypothermia means temperature below normal body temperature, hypotension that means low blood pressure, hypoglycaemia means low glucose level, etc.

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FAQs – Biology Root Words For Hypo-

What does hypo- mean.

Hypo- originally coming from the Greek language means under, below, or less. It is used in many biological terms.

Name some Biological Terms Starting with Hypo-.

Many biological terms start with hypo-. Some of them are hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, hypoxia, hypothesis, and hypomania.

What is the Meaning of Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia is often defined by a plasma glucose concentration below 70 mg/dL. However, signs and symptoms may not occur until plasma glucose concentrations drop below 55 mg/dL.

What do we mean by Hypovolemia?

Hypovolemia means a state of low extracellular fluid volume, which is generally secondary to combined sodium and water loss.

What is a Hypotonic Solution?

A hypotonic solution is a solution containing a lower amount of solute in comparison to the solute concentration in other solutions, across a semipermeable membrane.

What is the Root Word in Biology?

The prefix “bi-” or “bio-” comes from the Greek “bios,” indicating life. It is used in scientific terms to convey connections with life, living organisms, or biological processes.

What is the Origin of the Word Hypo?

Derived from Ancient Greek, the prefix “hypo-” stems from the combining form “hupo-” of the word “hupó,” meaning “under.”

What is a Hypo in Medical Term?

“Hypo” denotes below or less than normal. For example, in “hypodermic,” it means below the skin. “Hypotension” refers to a condition where arterial blood pressure is unusually low.

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Bio Words: A Comprehensive List of Words that Start with Bio

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Are you a biology enthusiast or just looking to expand your vocabulary? If so, you might be interested in learning about these bio words.  In this article, we will explore some of the most common and interesting bio words that you can use in your studies as well as casual conversations.

So, let’s dive in and discover some of the most interesting and useful words that start with this prefix!

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Bio Words: A Comprehensive List of Words that Start with Bio

Understanding Bio Words

When you see the prefix ‘bio’ in a word, it refers to something related to life or living organisms. This prefix comes from the Greek word ‘bios’, which means ‘one’s life, course or way of living, lifetime’. The prefix ‘bio’ is commonly used in scientific and medical fields to refer to living organisms and their constituents.

Here are some examples of words that start with ‘bio’ and their meanings:

  • Biology : the study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment.
  • Biography : an account of someone’s life, usually written by someone else.
  • Biome : a large ecosystem characterized by its climate, vegetation, and wildlife.
  • Biosphere : the part of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where living organisms exist.
  • Biopsy : the removal of a small sample of tissue from a living body for examination.

It’s important to note that the prefix ‘bio’ is not the same as the prefix ‘geo’, which refers to the Earth or the environment. For example, ‘geography’ is the study of the Earth’s physical features, while ‘biology’ is the study of living organisms.

Common Bio Words

One of the most well-known words that start with “bio” is biology. This field of science is concerned with the study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in biology, you might study topics like genetics, ecology, and microbiology.

Another common word that starts with “bio” is biography. This term refers to a written account of someone’s life, often including details about their upbringing, education, career, and personal relationships. Biographies can be found in many different genres, including nonfiction, memoir, and historical fiction.

The biosphere is another term that starts with “bio.” This word refers to all of the living organisms on Earth, as well as the environments in which they live. The biosphere includes everything from the depths of the ocean to the tops of the mountains, and it plays a crucial role in supporting life on our planet.

Biodegradable

If you’re interested in sustainability and environmentalism, you might be familiar with the term biodegradable. This adjective refers to materials that can be broken down by natural processes, such as bacteria and fungi. Biodegradable materials are often used in products like packaging and clothing to reduce waste and pollution.

Biochemical

Finally, we have the word biochemical. This term refers to the chemical processes that occur within living organisms, including the reactions that allow us to metabolize food and produce energy. Biochemical research is an important field of study in medicine, as it helps us to better understand how our bodies function and how we can treat diseases.

Less Common Bio Words

Bioluminescence.

Bioluminescence is the emission of light by living organisms, such as fireflies, glowworms, and some types of jellyfish. It’s a fascinating phenomenon that has captured the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Bioluminescence has many potential applications, including in medical imaging, environmental monitoring, and bioluminescent art.

Biomimicry is the practice of using nature as a model for human design. It involves studying natural systems and processes and applying those insights to solve human problems. Biomimicry has led to some remarkable innovations, such as Velcro (inspired by the way burrs stick to clothing) and bullet trains (designed to mimic the aerodynamics of a kingfisher’s beak).

A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is taken from the body for examination under a microscope. Biopsies are commonly used to diagnose cancer, but they can also be used to diagnose other conditions, such as infections and autoimmune disorders. There are many different types of biopsies, including needle biopsies, surgical biopsies, and endoscopic biopsies.

Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is the application of computer science and statistics to the field of molecular biology. It involves the use of computational tools to analyze and interpret biological data, such as DNA sequences and protein structures. Bioinformatics has become an essential tool in many areas of biology, including genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery.

Biorhythm is the idea that there are three cycles that govern a person’s physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being. These cycles are known as the physical cycle, the emotional cycle, and the intellectual cycle. Biorhythm theory suggests that a person’s performance in these areas is influenced by the phases of these cycles. While biorhythm theory is not widely accepted by the scientific community, some people still find it interesting and use it to track their own cycles.

Scientific Bio Words

Biophysics is a field of study that combines biology and physics. It focuses on the physical principles that govern the behavior of living organisms. Biophysicists use techniques such as X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance, and electron microscopy to study the structure and function of biological molecules. Some examples of biophysical research include studying the mechanics of proteins and the interactions between molecules in cells.

Bioengineering

Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to biological systems. It involves designing and developing new technologies and devices to improve human health and the environment. Bioengineers work on projects such as developing artificial organs, designing prosthetic limbs, and creating new medical imaging techniques. They also work on environmental projects such as developing new ways to clean up pollution and designing sustainable agriculture systems.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their products to create new technologies and products. It involves using genetic engineering and other techniques to manipulate the DNA of organisms to produce desired traits. Biotechnology has many applications, including developing new medicines, creating new crop varieties, and producing biofuels . Some controversies surrounding biotechnology include concerns about the safety of genetically modified organisms and the ethics of using animals for research.

Bioethics is the study of ethical issues related to biology and medicine. It involves examining questions such as whether it is ethical to use animals in research, whether it is ethical to genetically modify organisms, and whether it is ethical to use certain medical treatments. Bioethicists work to develop guidelines and policies to ensure that scientific research is conducted ethically and that the benefits of scientific research are balanced against any potential risks.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms on Earth. It includes all living things, from the smallest bacteria to the largest animals. Biodiversity is important because it helps to maintain the balance of ecosystems and provides many benefits to humans, such as food, medicine, and clean water. However, biodiversity is under threat due to factors such as habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution. Conservation efforts are underway to protect biodiversity and ensure that future generations can enjoy the benefits of a diverse and healthy planet.

Congratulations! You have reached the end of our article on bio words. We hope that this article has been informative and helpful in expanding your vocabulary.

As you can see, there are plenty of words that begin with “bio” that are worth knowing. From biology to biography, these words can be useful in a wide variety of contexts. Whether you are a student, a writer, or just someone who enjoys learning new words, we hope that you have found this article to be a valuable resource.

Remember, expanding your vocabulary is an ongoing process. Don’t be afraid to keep exploring and learning new words. And if you come across any other interesting words that begin with “bio,” be sure to share them with your friends and colleagues.

Thank you for reading, and happy learning!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some common bio words?

There are many common words that start with the prefix ‘bio’. Some examples include biology, biography, biodegradable, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. These words are often related to life, living organisms, and the study of living things.

What is the meaning of the prefix ‘bio’?

The prefix ‘bio’ comes from the Greek word ‘bios’, which means life. When added to the beginning of a word, it usually indicates that the word is related to living organisms or the study of living things.

How can the prefix ‘bio’ be used to create new words?

The prefix ‘bio’ can be combined with other words to create new words that relate to living things or the study of living things. For example, ‘bioluminescence’ refers to the production of light by living organisms, while ‘biomechanics’ combines ‘bio’ with ‘mechanics’ to describe the study of how living organisms move.

What are some Greek words that start with ‘bio’?

In addition to ‘bios’, there are many other Greek words that start with ‘bio’. Some examples include ‘biota’, which refers to all the living organisms in a particular area, and ‘biome’, which describes a large ecological community of plants and animals.

Which scientific fields commonly use words that start with ‘bio’?

Many scientific fields use words that start with ‘bio’, including biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and biotechnology. These fields all involve the study of living organisms or the use of living organisms to develop new technologies.

What are some examples of ‘bio’ words used in social media hashtags?

Some popular social media hashtags that use ‘bio’ words include #biotech, #biohacking, and #biogas. These hashtags are often used to discuss new developments in biotechnology, ways to improve health and wellness through biohacking, and the use of biogas as a renewable energy source.

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    The meaning "a history of some one person's life" is from 1791. The meaning "life course of any living being" is by 1854. No one-word verb form has become common; biographise / biographize (1800), biography (1844), biograph (1849) have been tried. biopic (n.) also bio-pic, 1946, a contraction of biographical (moving) picture.

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    The root bio is Greek for "life." The suffix -logy is Greek for "the study of." Therefore, biology means "the study of life." If you add yet another suffix, -ist, the word becomes biologist - a person who studies life.

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    a biography of yourself. biography. an account of the series of events making up a person's life. biologist. (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms. biopsy. examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease. biosphere. planet Earth and its life.

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