Medical Root
rhin/o
nose
From Greek rhis (rhinos), nose
Meaning
What does rhin/o mean?
rhin/o is a root meaning nose. It comes from Greek rhis (rhinos), nose.
Inside words it is spelled rhin.
Greek rhin/o and Latin nas/o both mean nose; rhin/o is the usual choice for diseases and operations, as in rhinitis and rhinoplasty.
In real words
Medical words with rhin/o
inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the nose
plastic surgery to reshape or repair the nose
a heavy discharge of mucus from the nose; a runny nose · UK spelling: rhinorrhoea
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 4.1 – Introduction to the Respiratory System – Building a Medical Terminology Foundation 2e
- Guide to Common Medical Terminology
- RHINO Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
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