physo-
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek φῦσα (phûsa, “bladder”)[1] or from φῡσᾰ́ω (phūsắō, “to blow, to puff”).[2]
Prefix
physo-
- A combining form meaning “bladder,” used in the formation of compound words.[1]
- Tendency to swell or inflate.[2]
- Relation to air or gas.[2]
Derived terms
- English terms prefixed with physo-