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

   angiosperm

   angioma

Word History and Origins

Origin of angio-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of angio-¹

from Greek angeion vessel

When To Use

What does angio- mean?

Angio- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “vessel” or “container.” It is used in medical and scientific terms. In anatomy, angio- specifically refers to blood and lymphatic vessels. In botany, angio- specifically refer to seed vessels.Angio- comes from the Greek angeîon, meaning “vessel, vat, shell.”What are variants of angio-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, angio- becomes angi-, as in angiectomy.