homo-
(hō'mō), 1. Prefix meaning the same, alike; opposite of
hetero-.
See also:
homeo-.
2. chemistry prefix used to indicate insertion of one more carbon atom in a chain (that is, insertion of a methylene moiety).
[G. homos, the same]
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homo-
1. Combining form meaning the same, alike; opposite of
hetero- See also:
homeo- 2. chemistry Prefix used to indicate insertion of one more carbon atom in a chain.
[G. homos, the same]
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homo-
see HOM-.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
homo-
1. Prefix meaning the same, alike; opposite of hetero-.
2. chemistry prefix used to indicate insertion of one more carbon atom in a chain (i.e., insertion of a methylene moiety).
[G. homos, the same]
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