splanchno-

American  

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

   splanchnopleure.

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Usage

What does splanchno- mean? Splanchno- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “viscera,” the organs in the cavities of the body, especially in the abdomen, like the intestines. Splanchno- is used in some medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Splanchno- comes from the Greek splánchna, meaning “entrails.”What are variants of splanchno-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, splanchno- becomes splanchn-, as in splanchnapophysis.

Etymology

Origin of splanchno-

Combining form of Greek splánchna entrails (plural)