English Explanatory Dictionary

nephro-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Of or relating to the kidneys.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɛfɹə(ʊ)-/ /nəˈfɹɒ-/ /ˌnɛfɹə(ʊ)-/

Word forms

nephro- nephr-

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *negʷʰrós Proto-Hellenic *nekʷʰrós Ancient Greek νεφρός (nephrós) English nephro- From Ancient Greek νεφρός (nephrós).

Synonyms

reno-

Related words

nephros
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