Definitions

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  • A combining form from Gr. o'yra`, the tail, the caudal extremity.
  • A combining form fr. Gr. o'y^ron, urine.

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  • prefix urine; relating to urine
  • prefix urochord or the Urochordata; having a tail.

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek οὖρον (ouron)

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Ancient Greek οὐρά (ourá, "tail").

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