Clinical Context
Important for shoulder injuries and genetic conditions
Examples
cleidocranial
clavicle-skull condition
cleidal
relating to clavicle
acromioclavicular
shoulder-clavicle joint
sternoclavicular
breastbone-clavicle joint
cleidotomy
clavicle cutting
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "cleid/o-"
What does the prefix "cleid/o-" mean?+
The prefix "cleid/o-" comes from Greek and means clavicle, collarbone.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Important for shoulder injuries and genetic conditions
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
cleidocranial (clavicle-skull condition), cleidal (relating to clavicle), acromioclavicular (shoulder-clavicle joint), sternoclavicular (breastbone-clavicle joint), cleidotomy (clavicle cutting)