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angio-

  1. a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “vessel,” “container,” used in the formation of compound words:

    angiosperm.



angio-

combining_form

  1. indicating a blood or lymph vessel; seed vessel

    angiology

    angioma

    angiosperm



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Word History and Origins

Origin of angio-1

< Greek, combining form representing angeîon, equivalent to áng ( os ) vessel, vat, shell + -eion diminutive suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of angio-1

from Greek angeion vessel

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Example Sentences

The angio-sarcomas are those in which blood vessels form a prominent element in the structure of the tumour.

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