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splanchno-

  1. a combining form meaning “viscera,” used in the formation of compound words.

    splanchnopleure.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of splanchno-1

Combining form of Greek áԳԲ entrails (plural)

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When To Use

does splanchno- mean?

Splanchno- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “viscera,” the organs in the cavities of the body, especially in the abdomen, like the intestines. Splanchno- is used in some medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Splanchno- comes from the Greek áԳԲ, meaning “entrails.” are variants of splanchno-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, splanchno- becomes splanchn-, as in splanchnapophysis.

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