Clinical Context
Critical for hearing loss and cochlear implants
Examples
cochlea
inner ear spiral
cochlear
relating to cochlea
cochleitis
cochlea inflammation
cochleostomy
cochlea opening
cochleotomy
cochlea incision
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "cochle/o-"
What does the prefix "cochle/o-" mean?+
The prefix "cochle/o-" comes from Greek and means cochlea, snail shell.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Critical for hearing loss and cochlear implants
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
cochlea (inner ear spiral), cochlear (relating to cochlea), cochleitis (cochlea inflammation), cochleostomy (cochlea opening), cochleotomy (cochlea incision)