naso-

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

   nasology.

naso-

combining_form

1. nose

   nasopharynx

Word History and Origins

Origin of naso-¹

< Latin nās ( us ) nose + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of naso-¹

from Latin nāsus nose

Example Sentences

In hay fever, the itching and redness of the eyes, nose, and throat are controlled from a sensitive point in the naso-pharynx.

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Mancini also speaks of the faults of nasal and throaty voice: "Un cantare di gola e di naso."

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It is lawful to suspend "naso adunco" those whom we may not otherwise suspend.

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The Bishop amused himself and Coley by saying, as he hung a fishhook on this man's nose-hook, 'Naso suspendis adunco.'

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Ex eius avis unus verrucam in extremo naso sitam habuit, ciceris grano similem; inde cognomen Ciceronis genti inditum.

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