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The prefix [circum-] is Latin and means "around" or "about". It is used in medical terms such as: • Circumcision: the root term [-cis-] meaning to "cut". To cut around Also in everyday terms such as: • Circumlocution: to talk around a subject• Circumnavigation: To sail or navigate around • Circumscribe: to write in circles or around a subject |
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