actino-

actino-

a combining form with the meaning “ray, beam,” used in the formation of compound words, with the particular senses “radiation” in the physical sciences (actinometer) and “having raylike structures,” “radiate in form” in biology (actinomyces; actinopod).
Also, especially before a vowel, actin-.


Origin:
< Greek, combining form representing aktī́s (genitive aktînos) ray, beam; see -o-
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Actino- is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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actino- or (before a vowel) actin-
 
combining form
1.  indicating a radial structure: actinomorphic
2.  indicating radioactivity or radiation: actinometer
 
[from Greek aktino-, from aktis beam, ray]
 
actin- or (before a vowel) actin-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek aktino-, from aktis beam, ray]

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Medical Dictionary

actino- or actin-
pref.
Actinic radiation: actinotherapy.

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