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spondyl/o — Vertebra

spondyl/o means vertebra. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: spondylitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Vertebra

• Ancient Greek: σπόνδυλος (spondylos)

Examples and word parts

spondylitis

Inflammation affecting vertebrae.

Word parts: spondyl (vertebra) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: spondyl-, spondylo-

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