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a combining form meaning “other,” used in the formation of compound words (allotrope) and in chemistry to denote the more stable of two geometric isomers. Also (except in chemistry), especially before a vowel, all-.
Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of állos other; c. L alius, else
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allo- or all-  
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  1. Other; different: allopatric.

  2. Isomeric: allocholesterol.


[Greek, from allos, other; see al-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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allo- or all-
pref.

  1. Other; different: allotransplantation.

  2. Isomeric: allomorphism.

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