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a combining form representing colon2 in compound words: colostomy.
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Question 1 of 7
In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…
Also especially before a vowel, col-.
Other definitions for colo- (2 of 2)
Colo.
abbreviation
Colorado.
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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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