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nephro-


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

combining form

  1. kidney or kidneysnephrotomy

before vowels nephr-, word-forming element meaning “kidney, kidneys,” from nephro-, comb. form of Greek nephros “kidney” (see nephron). pref.

  1. Kidney; kidneylike structure:nephrotomy.
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