pleuro-


  1. a combining form meaning “side,” “rib,” “lateral,” “pleura,” used in the formation of compound words: pleuropneumonia.

Origin of pleuro-

1
see origin at pleura, -o-
  • Also especially before a vowel, pleur-.

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British Dictionary definitions for pleuro-

pleuro-

combining form
  1. of or relating to the side: pleurodont; pleurodynia

  2. indicating the pleura: pleurotomy

Origin of pleuro-

1
from Greek pleura side

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