A combining form meaning 'hand' used in scientific and medical terminology.
From Ancient Greek χείρ (cheír), meaning 'hand.' This root appears in numerous medical and anatomical terms, particularly those dealing with conditions or studies related to the hand.
The Greek word for 'hand' gave us an entire medical vocabulary—from chiropractors to chirography—showing how one ancient term spawned hundreds of specialized English words used by doctors and scientists today.
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