definitions

cyclo-

a combining form meaning “cycle,” used in the formation of compound words: cyclohexane.

Nearby words

cyclitis, cyclization, cyclize, cyclizine, cyclo, cyclo-, cyclo-cross, cyclo., cycloaddition, cycloaliphatic, cycloalkane
Also especially before a vowel, cycl-.

Origin of cyclo-

< Greek kyklo-, combining form of kýklos circle, ring; cognate with Sanskrit cakra, wheel
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British Dictionary definitions for cyclo-

cyclo-

before a vowel cycl-

combining form

indicating a circle or ringcyclotron
denoting a cyclic compoundcyclohexane

Word Origin for cyclo-

from Greek kuklos cycle
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Word Origin and History for cyclo-

cyclo-

before a vowel, cycl-, word-forming element meaning "circle, ring, rotation," from Latinized form of Greek kyklo-, comb. form of kyklos "circle, wheel, ring" (see cycle (n.)).

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Medicine definitions for cyclo-

cyclo-

pref.

Circle; cycle:cyclophoria.
A cyclic compound:cyclopeptide.
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