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What Is Jargon? Jargon Is the Language of Specialized Terms

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What is jargon? Jargon is the language of specialized terms used by a group or profession.It is common shorthand among experts and if used sensibly can be a quick and efficient way of communicating.Medium;Knowledge


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Combining Form

A form of a word, often a prefix or suffix, that is used to create new words when combined with other words or forms.

Xer/o

A prefix in medical terminology meaning dry, often used in terms such as xeroderma.

Hem/o

A prefix relating to blood, used in medical terminology to denote components, conditions, processes, and substances of or related to blood.

Hepat/o

A prefix in medical terminology that relates to the liver.

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