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a combining form representing colon2 in compound words: colostomy.
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Also especially before a vowel, col-.
Other definitions for colo- (2 of 2)
Colo.
abbreviation
Colorado.
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How to use colo- in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for colo- (1 of 2)
colo-
before a vowel col-
combining form
indicating the coloncolostomy; colotomy
British Dictionary definitions for colo- (2 of 2)
Colo.
abbreviation for
Colorado
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Medical definitions for colo-
colo-
pref.
Colon:colostomy.
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