meningo-

1. a combining form representing meninges in compound words:

   meningocele.

Example Sentences

Despite the “meningo-” prefix, meningococcus causes two distinct clinical diseases, each accounting for about half the illnesses.

From The Daily Beast

In other cases are found the more or less extensive changes produced by meningitis or meningo-encephalitis.

From Project Gutenberg

It is, however, often difficult to distinguish between a meningocele and meningo-myelocele.

From Project Gutenberg

In a meningo-myelocele the shadows of the cord and nerves stretched out in the sac may be recognised.

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Words That Use Meningo-

What does meningo- mean?

Meningo- is a combining form used like a prefix representing the word meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.

Meningo- comes from the Greek mḗninges, “membranes.” Mḗninges is the plural form of mêninx.

What are variants of meningo-?

When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, meningo- becomes mening-, as in meningosis.

Examples of meningo-

Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, caused by an infection and characterized by high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck or back muscles.

The mening- portion of the word refers to the “meninges.” The -itis part means “inflammation.” Meningitis literally translates to “meninges inflammation.” The word meningitis was formed in New Latin, using an equivalent form of meningo-.

What are some words that use the combining form meningo-?

• meningocele
• meningococcemia
• meningococcus
• meningocyte
• meningorrhagia
• meningomyelitis
• meningovascular

What are some other forms that meningo- may be commonly confused with?

• megalo-
• melano-

Break it down!

Meningovascular blood vessels are found in what part of the body?