Rheostat
Word Structure
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rhe
to burst forth; to flow -rrhagia: abnormal or excessive flow or discharge
Forms: rhe, rrh, rrhea, rheumat, rrhagia
-stat
to stand, be fixed (focuses on the state of standing) -stat: devices for stabilizing or regulating
Forms: stas, stat, stem