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topo-

a combining form meaning “place,” “local,” used in the formation of compound words: topography; topology.
Also, especially before a vowel, top-.


Origin:
comb. form of Gk tópos place, commonplace
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topo- or top-  
pref.  Place; region: toponymy.

[Greek, from topos, place.]
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topo- or top-
pref.
Place; area: topoanesthesia.

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