pyel-

A form of pyelo- — Forms terms relating to the renal pelvis, such as pyelonephritis, pyelography, and others.

OriginAncient Greek πύελος →
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Meanings

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alternative pyelo-

  1. alternativeAlternative form of pyelo- (“pelvis”).

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekπύελος“pelvis, wash basin”
  2. Englishpyel-

Ancient Greek πύελος (púelos, “pelvis, wash basin”).

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pyel-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pyel-

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