nephro-

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Etymology

Ancient Greek νεφρός (nephrós).

Pronunciation

  • (stress on first syllable; e.g. nephrocyte) IPA(key): /ˈnɛfɹə(ʊ)-/
  • (stress on second syllable; e.g. nephrology) IPA(key): /nəˈfɹɒ-/
  • (stress on later syllable; e.g. nephrotoxic) IPA(key): /ˌnɛfɹə(ʊ)-/

Prefix

nephro-

  1. Of or relating to the kidneys.
    Synonym: reno-

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