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nephro-
a combining form meaning “kidney,” used in the formation of compound words.
nephrolith.
nephro-
combining form
kidney or kidneys
nephrotomy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nephro-1
Combining form representing Greek Աó kidney, kidneys
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nephro-1
from Greek nephros
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does nephro- mean?
Nephro- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “kidney.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Nephro- comes from the Greek Աó, meaning “kidney, kidneys.” The Latin word for kidney is ŧŧ, yielding such English words as renal. are variants of nephro-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, nephro- becomes nephr-, as in nephralgia.
Nephro- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “kidney.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Nephro- comes from the Greek Աó, meaning “kidney, kidneys.” The Latin word for kidney is ŧŧ, yielding such English words as renal. are variants of nephro-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, nephro- becomes nephr-, as in nephralgia.
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