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stylo-

1
a combining form representing style or styloid in the formation of compound words: stylography.
Also, styli-; especially before a vowel, styl-.


Origin:
comb. form repr. L stilus. See stylus, -o-

stylo-

2
a combining form meaning “column,” “pillar,” “tube,” used in the formation of compound words: stylolite.
Also, styli-; especially before a vowel, styl-.


Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of stŷlos pillar
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styl- pref.
Variant of stylo-.

stylo- or styl-
pref.
Styloid; styloid process: stylohyal.

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