colo-

¹ American  

1. a combining form representing colon in compound words.

   colostomy.

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Colo. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Colorado.

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Colo. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Colorado

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colo- ² British  

combining form

1. indicating the colon

   colostomy

   colotomy

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Usage

What does colo- mean? Colo- is a combining form used like a prefix representing the word colon, the part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. It is often used in medical terms.Colo- comes from the Greek kólon, meaning “large intestine.” The Greek kólon is also the source of such words as colic and colicky, a word which many parents may know all too well.What are variants of colo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, colo- becomes col-, as in colitis.

Example Sentences

According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, that’s a reference to a special set of cells at a Florence, Colo., Supermax federal prison reserved for prisoners who need the tightest security.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s also in contact with members of her medical team, as he trained Dr. Tom Hackett, a renowned orthopedic surgeon at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., who works with Vonn to manage her knee health.

From Los Angeles Times

She dislocated her shoulder at Copper Mountain, Colo., in December.

From Los Angeles Times

She is a native of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and a graduate of Colorado College.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even as we look forward to next year’s edition in Boulder, Colo., the Sundance Film Festival put us in a reflective mood.

From Los Angeles Times