ano-

1 of 2

prefix

1
: upward
anogenic
anoopsia
2
: upper
anocarpous

ano-

2 of 2

combining form

: anus
anoscopy
: anal and
anococcygeal

Word History

Etymology

Prefix

New Latin, from Greek anō upward, above, from ana up, on

Combining form

New Latin, from Latin anus

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“Ano-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ano-. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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