nephro-

American  

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

   nephrolith.

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nephro- British  

combining form

1. kidney or kidneys

   nephrotomy

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Usage

What does nephro- mean? Nephro- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “kidney.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Nephro- comes from the Greek nephrós, meaning “kidney, kidneys.” The Latin word for kidney is rēnēs, yielding such English words as renal.What are variants of nephro-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, nephro- becomes nephr-, as in nephralgia.

Etymology

Origin of nephro-

Combining form representing Greek nephrós kidney, kidneys