physo-

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φῦσα (phûsa, “bladder”) or from φῡσᾰ́ω (phūsáō, “to blow, to puff”).

Prefix

physo-

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

Derived terms

• English terms prefixed with physo-