physo-

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φῦσα (phûsa, bladder)[1] or from φῡσᾰ́ω (phūsắō, to blow, to puff).[2]

Prefix

physo-

  1. A combining form meaning “bladder,” used in the formation of compound words.[1]
  2. Tendency to swell or inflate.[2]
  3. Relation to air or gas.[2]

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