urano-

1. a combining form meaning “heavens,” used in the formation of compound words:

   uranography; uranometry.

urano-

combining_form

1. denoting the heavens

   uranography

Word History and Origins

Origin of urano-¹

< Greek, combining form of ouranós heavens, heaven

Word History and Origins

Origin of urano-¹

from Greek ouranos

Example Sentences

"It's better to get it early," said Tetsuya Urano, 66, a central Tokyo resident who was among the first to be vaccinated at the Tokyo centre.

From Reuters

The first was Urano’s discovery nearly 20 years ago that linked Wolfram syndrome to ER stress.

From Science Magazine

In test tube experiments, Urano and his colleagues were measuring the activity of genes to pinpoint which ones help alleviate ER stress.

From Science Magazine

The link between ER stress and Wolfram syndrome has been crucial for identifying potential treatments because “otherwise we would have nothing to target,” Urano says.

From Science Magazine

Last year, another compound that emerged from Urano’s screens, the diabetes drug liraglutide, entered a clinical trial.

From Science Magazine