naso-

American  

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

   nasology.

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naso- British  

combining form

1. nose

   nasopharynx

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Usage

What does naso- mean? Naso- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “nose.” It is used in some medical terms, especially in anatomy.Naso- comes from the Latin nāsus, meaning “nose.” Nasal, meaning “of or relating to the nose,” also comes from this Latin root. In fact, English’s own word nose is ultimately related to the Latin nāsus.The Greek word for “nose” is rhī́s, source of the combining form rhino- and rhin-, which you can learn more about at our Words That Use articles for the terms.

Etymology

Origin of naso-

< Latin nās ( us ) nose + -o-