Carpo
an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.
Other definitions for carpo- (2 of 3)
a combining form meaning “fruit,” “fruiting body,” used in the formation of compound words: carpophore; carpogonium.
Origin of carpo-
2Other definitions for carpo- (3 of 3)
a combining form meaning “wrist,” used in the formation of compound words: carpometacarpal.
Origin of carpo-
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How to use Carpo in a sentence
This is proudly signed, "Per Ugo da Carpo," and some copies are said to be dated 1518.
Wood-Block Printing | F. Morley FletcherIt begins in middle life by deformities in the terminal joints of the fingers and the Carpo-metacarpal joints of the thumbs.
Psychotherapy | James J. WalshThe Carpo-metacarpal joint of the thumb is the best example of a saddle-shaped joint in Man.
It may perhaps not be superfluous here to observe that one must not confound carpa and Carpo, or our carp, with carpio.
A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume II (of 2) | Johann BeckmanPain on ulnar side of left Carpo-metacarpal joint (fourth day).
British Dictionary definitions for carpo- (1 of 2)
(in botany) indicating fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into part of the fruit: carpophore; carpogonium
Origin of carpo-
1British Dictionary definitions for carpo- (2 of 2)
carpus or carpal bones: carpometacarpus
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