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Etymology · Ancient Greek

τέμνω

6 English words descend from Ancient Greek τέμνω, most common first.

dystomicHaving imperfect fracture or cleavage.
isotomicHaving equal but reflected cevians.
syntomicFlat, of finite presentation, and locally a complete intersection.
temnospondylAny of many extinct primitive amphibians (labyrinthodonts) of the order Temnospondyli, from the Carboniferous, Permian and Triassic periods.
tomomaniaA morbid addiction to performing or undergoing surgery.
-tomyA division.