nephro-

a combining form meaning “kidney,” used in the formation of compound words: nephrolith.
Also especially before a vowel, nephr-.

Origin of nephro-

combining form representing Greek nephrós kidney, kidneys

Words nearby nephro-

nephrite, nephritic, nephritic syndrome, nephritis, nephritogenic, nephro-, nephroblastoma, nephrocalcinosis, nephrocapsectomy, nephrocardiac, nephrocele

British Dictionary definitions for nephro-

nephro-

before a vowel nephr-

combining form

kidney or kidneys nephrotomy

Word Origin for nephro-

from Greek nephros

Medical definitions for nephro-

nephro-

pref.

Kidney; kidneylike structure:nephrotomy.