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alg-

alg- is the alternative form of algo-.

Meaning of algo-

Prefix (1)

algo-

  1. pain
    • algo- + -genic → algogenic

Prefix (2)

algo-

  1. alga
    • algo- + therapy → algotherapy

Forms of alg-

alternative formalgo-

Origin of alg-

From Ancient Greek ἄλγος (álgos).

Questions about alg-

What is alg- the alternative form of?
Alg- is the alternative form of algo-.

Words near alg- in the dictionary

  1. Alfvén waves
  2. Alfy
  3. alféreces
  4. alférez
  5. alg
  6. alg-
  7. Alg.
  8. alga
  9. algacidal
  10. algaculture
  11. algacultures

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