deutero-

deutero-

a combining form meaning “second,” used in the formation of compound words: deuterocanonical.
Also, especially before a vowel, deuter-.


Origin:
< Greek, combining form of deúteros
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Deutero- is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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World English Dictionary
deutero-, (before a vowel) deuto-, (before a vowel) deuter- or (before a vowel) deut-
 
combining form
1.  second or secondary: deuterogamy; deuterium
2.  (in chemistry) indicating the presence of deuterium
 
[from Greek deuteros second]
 
deuto-, (before a vowel) deuto-, (before a vowel) deuter- or (before a vowel) deut-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek deuteros second]
 
deuter-, (before a vowel) deuto-, (before a vowel) deuter- or (before a vowel) deut-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek deuteros second]
 
deut-, (before a vowel) deuto-, (before a vowel) deuter- or (before a vowel) deut-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek deuteros second]

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Medical Dictionary

deutero- or deuter-
pref.
Second; secondary: deuteropathy.

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Science Dictionary
deutero-  
A prefix meaning "second" or "secondary," as in deuterostome, an animal whose mouth is the second opening to develop.
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