mega-

mega-

 (M)

word element [Gr.], large; meaning large, enlarged, or of abnormally large size; also used in naming units of measurement (symbol M) to designate an amount one million (10⁶) times the size of the unit to which it is joined.

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mega-

(meg'ă),

1. Combining form meaning large, oversize; opposite of micro-.
See also: macro-, megalo-.

2. Prefix used in the SI and the metric system to signify multiples of one million (10⁶).

[G. megas, big]

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mega-

The masculine Greek root for large.

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mega-

 Greek, big, abnormally large

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mega-

1. Combining form meaning large, oversize; opposite of micro-.
See also: macro-, megalo-

2. Prefix used in the SI and metric systems to signify one million (10⁶).

[G. megas, big]

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mega-

1. Prefix denoting one million.

2. Combining form denoting large.

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mega-

or

megalo-

prefix denoting large.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

mega-

Combining form meaning large, oversize; opposite of micro-.

[G. megas, big]

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