-phoresis

n combining form

indicating a transmissionelectrophoresis

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Word Origin for -phoresis

from Greek phorēsīs being carried, from pherein to bear

Words nearby -phoresis

-phobia, -phobic, -phone, -phony, -phore, -phoresis, -phorous, -phrenia, -phyl, -phyll, -phyllous
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Medical definitions for -phoresis

-phoresis

suff.

Transmission:electrophoresis.
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