Stomato-
1.
a combining form meaning “mouth,” used in the formation of compound words:
stomatoplasty.
combining form
1.
indicating the mouth or a mouthlike part: stomatology
stomato- or stomat-
pref.
Mouth; stoma: stomatitis.
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