opistho-

a combining form meaning “back,” “behind,” “rear,” used in the formation of compound words: opisthograph.

Origin of opistho-

< Greek, combining form of ópisthen behind, at the back

Words nearby opistho-

opioid, opioid epidemic, opiomelanocortin, opisthenar, opisthion, opistho-, opisthobranch, opisthodomos, opisthognathous, opisthograph, opisthorchiasis

Medical definitions for opistho-

opistho-

pref.

Back; backward:opisthotonos.