nephro-
English
Alternative forms
- nephr- (before a vowel)
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-
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with nephro-
Related terms
Translations
of or relating to the kidneys