labio-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “lip,” used in the formation of compound words.

   labiodental.

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labio- British  

combining form

1. relating to or formed by the lips and (another organ or part)

   labiodental

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Usage

What does labio- mean? The combining form labio- is used like a prefix meaning “lip.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in anatomy. The form labio- comes from Latin labium, meaning “lip.” In anatomy, the English labium (plural labia) is often used to mean "any of the folds of skin bordering the vulva." Find out more at our entry for labium. The Greek translation of labium is kheîlos, “lip,” as found in the combining form cheilo-. To learn more, check out our Words That Use article about cheilo-. What are variants of labio-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, labio- becomes labi-, as in labiate, from Latin labiātus. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article about labi-.

Etymology

Origin of labio-

Combining form representing Latin labium