celo-
celo-
(sē-lō), Distinguish carefully among the various senses of this stem.1. The celom.
See also: celio-.
See also: celio-.
2. Hernia.
See also: celio-.
See also: celio-.
3. The abdomen.
See also: celio-.
See also: celio-.
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celo-
(1) A root form of waning use from the Greek, “kele”, for hernia, referring either to a tumour, hernia or swelling.(2) A root from from the Greek, koilia, for cavity or space.
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celo-
Combining forms denoting (1) the celom [G. koilōma, hollow (celom)]; (2) hernia [G. kēlē, hernia]; (3) abdomen [G. koilia, belly].
See also: celio-
Synonym(s): coelo-.
See also: celio-
Synonym(s): coelo-.
[G. koilōma, hollow (celom)]
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