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spondylo- or spondyl-
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spondylo- or spondyl-
Term
:
spondylo- or spondyl-
Literally meaning:
«
smashed corn
»
Origin:
Anc Greek
σπόνδυλος
/
spondylos(=vertebra)
>
σπάω
/
spao(=break)+
τύλος
/tylos(=callus, corn)
Coined/History
Definition
Prefix meaning vertebra of the spinal column
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