neph
Neph is a shorthand term primarily encountered in medical contexts and as a shorthand for the kidney in various terms. It is derived from the Greek nephros, meaning kidney, and in modern medical language the combining form nephro- is preferred when forming words related to kidney function or disease. The standalone word neph is uncommon; more often, nephro- is used, and neph- may appear as an abbreviated form in notes or shorthand.
In practice, nephrology is the branch of medicine dealing with the kidneys; a nephron is the microscopic
Etymology and usage: The root nephro- comes from Greek nephros; in English, the form nephro- is common