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pyel-

pyel- is the alternative form of pyelo-.

Meaning of pyelo-

Prefix

pyelo-

  1. Forms terms relating to the renal pelvis, such as pyelonephritis, pyelography, and others.

Forms of pyel-

alternative formpyelo-

Origin of pyel-

Ancient Greek πύελος (púelos, “pelvis, wash basin”).

Questions about pyel-

What is pyel- the alternative form of?
Pyel- is the alternative form of pyelo-.

Words near pyel- in the dictionary

  1. Pyeatt
  2. Pyeatts
  3. pyebald
  4. pyebalds
  5. Pyecombe
  6. pyel-
  7. pyelectasis
  8. pyelectatic
  9. pyelic
  10. pyelitic
  11. pyelitides

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