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teno-

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  1. 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-

teno-

before a vowel ten-

combining form
  1. tendontenosynovitis
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Word Origin

from Greek tenōn
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teno- in Medicine

teno-

pref.
  1. Tendon:tenotomy.
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