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

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Also tenon-.

Origin of teno-

Combining form representing Greek ténōn

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British Dictionary definitions for teno- (1 of 2)

Teno

/ (ˈtɛnɔ) /

noun

the Finnish name for Tana (def. 3)

British Dictionary definitions for teno- (2 of 2)

teno-

before a vowel ten-

combining form

tendontenosynovitis

Word Origin for teno-

from Greek tenōn

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Medical definitions for teno-

teno-

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Tendon:tenotomy.