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tel-

1

variant of tele-1: telesthesia.

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Definition for tel- (2 of 3)

tel-2

variant of tele-2: telencephalon.

Definition for tel- (3 of 3)

tel.

telegram.
telegraph.
telephone.
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British Dictionary definitions for tel-

tel-

combining form

a variant of tele-, telo-
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Medical definitions for tel- (1 of 2)

tel- 22

pref.

Variant oftelo-

Medical definitions for tel- (2 of 2)

tel- 11

pref.

Variant oftele-
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