cele
-cele
1a combining form meaning “tumor,” used in the formation of compound words: variocele.
Origin:
combining form representing Greek kḗlē a tumor; akin to Old English hēala hydrocele
combining form representing Greek kḗlē a tumor; akin to Old English hēala hydrocele
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-cele
2variant of -coele: blastocele.
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coel-
a combining form meaning “cavity,” used in the formation of compound words: coelenteron.
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| -cele | |
| —n combining form | |
| tumour or hernia: hydrocele | |
| [from Greek kēlē tumour] | |
| coel- | |
| —prefix | |
| indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or part: coelacanth; coelenterate; coelenteron | |
| [New Latin, from Greek koilos hollow] | |
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Medical Dictionary
-cele 1
suff.
Tumor; hernia: cystocele.
-cele 2
suff.
Variant of -coel.
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