koilo-

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek κοῖλο- (koîlo-, hollow, concave).

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA(key): /ˈkɔɪloʊ-/

Prefix[edit]

koilo-

  1. (biology, medicine) concave; hollow

Derived terms[edit]