-phoresis
n combining form
indicating a transmissionelectrophoresis
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Word Origin for -phoresis
from Greek phorēsīs being carried, from pherein to bear
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Medical definitions for -phoresis (1 of 2)
phoresis
[ fə-rē′sĭs, fôr′ĭ- ]
n.
electrophoresis
Medical definitions for -phoresis (2 of 2)
-phoresis
suff.
Transmission:electrophoresis.
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