topo-
1.
a combining form meaning “place,” “local,” used in the formation of compound words:
topography; topology.
Also,
especially before a vowel,
top-
.
Origin
combining form of
Greek
tópos
place, commonplace
British Dictionary definitions for
topo-
topo-
combining form
1.
indicating place or region:
topography,
topology,
toponym,
topotype
Word Origin
from Greek
topos
a place, commonplace
topo-
in Medicine
topo-
or
top-
pref.
Place; area:
topoanesthesia.