PARA-, PAR-
\pˈaɹə], \pˈaɹə], \p_ˈa_ɹ_ə]\
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Combining form of Gr., para, by the side of, alongside of, by, past, beyond, e. g. parametritis, inflammation of the tissue alongside of the uterus.
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In chemistry, para is used to form names of substances that are modifications (or are supposed to be) of substance to which the prefix is added.
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