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Greek and Latin Prefixes, Roots and Suffixes used in English
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Basic term

Meaning
Greek
Latin
Prefix
Suffix

labio

lip
.
Yes
Yes
yes, combining form

Examples

Definition

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bilabial (4)

(adj.) - two + lips = a consonant sound produced with both lips.

labiodental (4)

(adj.) - lip + tooth = a sound made by a lip and teeth, such as \f\ and \v\. Labiodental is the noun form.

labia majora (3)

(noun plural) - lips + larger = the outer folds of the vulva. This is a professional / medical anatomy term.

labia minora (3)

(noun plural) - lips + smaller lips = the inner folds of the vulva. This is a professional / medical anatomy term.

labium (3)

(noun) - from the Latin word = lip; any of the folds of the vulva; see labia majora and labia minora. The plural is labia. This is a professional / medical anatomy term.

labiovelar (4)

(adj.) - lip + veil = a sound made with the lips and the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate.