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cat’s pajamas
cat’s-paw
cat’s whiskers
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CAT scanner
cat scratch disease
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catabolism
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cata-
cata-


prefix 
Definition:
 
1. down, apart
catabolism
catalysis
2. against
[< Greek kata]
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