colo-

a combining form representing colon2 in compound words: colostomy.

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Also especially before a vowel, col-.

Definition for colo- (2 of 2)

Colo.

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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Medical definitions for colo-

colo-

pref.

Colon:colostomy.
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