-clasis
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a combining form meaning “a breaking,” used in the formation of compound words: thromboclasis.
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Origin of -clasis
<New Latin <Greek klásis
Words nearby -clasis
clarty, clary, -clase, clash, Clashing Rocks, -clasis, clasp, clasper, claspers, clasping, clasp knife
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