CARPO- Definition & Meaning

carpo-

a combining form meaning “fruit,” “fruiting body,” used in the formation of compound words:
carpophore; carpogonium.

carpo-

a combining form meaning “wrist,” used in the formation of compound words:
carpometacarpal.

Carpo

[ kahr-poh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.

carpo-

combining_form

(in botany) indicating fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into part of the fruit
carpogonium
carpophore

carpo-

combining_form

carpus or carpal bones
carpometacarpus

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of carpo-¹

< Greek karpo-, combining form of �첹��ó�� fruit

Origin of carpo-²

From the Greek word �첹��ó�� wrist

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of carpo-¹

from Greek karpos fruit

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