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coel-

American

Also cele-,

a combining form meaning “cavity,” used in the formation of compound words.

coelenteron.

coel- British

prefix

indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or part

coelacanth
coelenterate
coelenteron

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Etymology

Origin of coel-

Combining form representing Greek koîlos hollow; akin to cave

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