pyelo-
a combining form meaning “pelvis,” used in the formation of compound words: pyelogram.
Also
especially before a vowel,
pyel-.
Origin of pyelo-
< New Latin, combining form representing Greek
pýelos basin, on the model of the NL use of Latin
pelvis
Words nearby pyelo-
pydna,
pye,
pye-dog,
pyelectasis,
pyelitis,
pyelo-,
pyelocaliceal,
pyelocaliectasis,
pyelocystitis,
pyelofluoroscopy,
pyelogram
British Dictionary definitions for pyelo-
pyelo-
before a vowel pyel-
combining form
denoting the renal pelvis
pyelonephritis
Word Origin for pyelo-
from Greek
puelos trough, pan; in the sense: pelvis
Medical definitions for pyelo-
pyelo-
pref.
Renal pelvis:pyeloplasty.