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xeno-

xeno-

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A prefix used to show something is foreign or strange
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  • The term xeno-biological refers to life forms that are foreign to Earth.

Examples

  • In many cultures, xeno-phobia can lead to social divisions and misunderstandings.

  • The scientist studied the effects of xeno-transplantation on human patients.

  • We call that xenohormesis, xeno, meaning between species.

  • Yeah, there's a lot of work going on in what's called the xeno DNA or RNA.

  • So you want the, that he's basically the, the, the xeno hermetic version of a human.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Xeno- comes from the Greek word xenos, which means 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. Think of a stranger at your door: xeno- shows that something is 'foreign' or 'strange', which is why we use it in words like xenophobia and xenotransplantation.