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pyel/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Renal pelvis, the funnel-shaped part of the kidney that collects urine.

Example: pyelonephritis (kidney infection)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Fundamentals of Nursing, Chapter 26 Key Terms · OpenStax

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