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pyel/o — Renal pelvis

pyel/o means renal pelvis. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: pyelitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Renal pelvis

• Ancient Greek: πύελος (pyelos)

Examples and word parts

pyelitis

Inflammation of the urine-collecting space inside the kidney.

Word parts: pyel (renal pelvis) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: pyel-, pyelo-

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