coel-
prefix
indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or part
⇒
coelacanth
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coelenterate
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coelenteron
Origin
New Latin, from Greek koilos hollowcoel-
Word Origin
1
a combining form meaning “cavity,” used in the formation of compound words:
coelenteron.
Also, cele-, coele-.
Origin
combining form representing Greek koîlos hollow; akin to cave
Related Words
- coelacanth
- -coele
- celiac
- coelanaglyphic
- coelenteron
- coeloscope
☞ coel-, cel-
coel-
combining form
or coelo- also cel- or celo-
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek koil-, koilo-, from koilos hollow — more at cave
: hollow : cavity
< coelodont >
< coelozoic >
or coelo- also cel- or celo-
< coelodont >
< coelozoic >