Additional body roots · Reproductive anatomy
colp/o — Vagina
colp/o means vagina. Ancient Greek source words and additional body roots examples: colposcopy.
Meaning and source words
Meaning: Vagina
- Ancient Greek: κόλπος (kolpos)
Examples and word parts
colposcopy
Examination of the cervix and surrounding tissues using a viewing instrument.
Word parts: colp/o (vagina) + -scopy (viewing)
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Related reproductive anatomy terms
- uter/o — Uterus
uterine
- galact/o — Milk
galactorrhea
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Sources and usage
From the Word Radicals additional body roots collection. Source words and word parts are learning references; modern meanings can differ from their classical sources.