physo-

prefix

A combining form meaning “bladder,” used in the formation of compound words.

OriginAncient Greek φῦσα →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. A combining form meaning “bladder,” used in the formation of compound words.
  2. Tendency to swell or inflate.
  3. Relation to air or gas.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekφῦσα“bladder”
  2. Englishphyso-

From Ancient Greek φῦσα (phûsa, “bladder”) or from φῡσᾰ́ω (phūsắō, “to blow, to puff”).

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APA

physo-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physo-

MLA

“physo-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physo-. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “physo-,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physo-.

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