cele- root words — words with the cele- root

The root cele- comes from Greek kele, meaning tumor, hernia. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including bubonocele. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cele- root

Explore words with cele- — words containing the cele- root and sharing its sense of "tumor, hernia". Examples include bubonocele. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cele- mean?

The cele- root means tumor, hernia, from Greek kele. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.