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thel-, thelo- — Nipples

thel-, thelo- means nipples. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: polythelia.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Nipples

• Ancient Greek: θηλή (thele)

Examples and word parts

polythelia

The presence of additional nipples.

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