tubulo-|ˈtjuːbjʊləʊ|used as combining form of mod.L. tubulus tubule, instead of the usual tubuli-, either before a word of Greek derivation, or in adverbial relation to an adj.(see -o1); occurring in a few recent scientific terms. ˈtubuloˌcyst|-sɪst|, ‘any cystic dilatation of an obsolete canal or functionless duct’ (Dorland Med.Dict. 1900–13). ˌtubuloˈdermoid, ‘a dermoid tumor due to the persistence of a fetal tube’ (ibid.). ˌtubuloˈracemose|-ˈræsiːməʊs|a., ‘both tubular and racemose, as, a tubuloracemose gland’ (ibid.). ˌtubuloˈsacculara., ‘both tubular and saccular’ (ibid.). ˌtubuloˈstriatea., ‘having the surface striated with hollow ribs, as some brachiopod and molluscan shells’ (Cent.Dict.Suppl. 1909).c1900Buck's Handbk.Med.Sc. VII. 10 Tubulosaccular.
tubulo- combining form Etymology: Latin tubulus tubule, tube + English -o- : tubular and < tubuloracemose >
tubulo-
tubul- (without the connecting vowel)
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ISV combining form denoting relationship to tubules or microtubules