opisth-

combining form

variants or opistho-

1

: having something (specified) located dorsally or posteriorly

opisthotic

opisthandric

2

: dorsal or posterior

opisthaptor

opisthodome

Word History

Etymology

Gr, from opisthen, opithen behind, in the rear; akin to Greek epi on, upon

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