gamo-

gamo-

a combining form meaning “joined, united,” “joining, union,” used in the formation of compound words: gamopetalous.

Origin:
combining form representing Greek gámos marriage
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Gamo- is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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World English Dictionary
gamo- or (before a vowel) gam-
 
combining form
1.  indicating sexual union or reproduction: gamogenesis
2.  united or fused: gamopetalous
 
[from Greek gamos marriage]
 
gam- or (before a vowel) gam-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek gamos marriage]

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Medical Dictionary

gamo- or gam-
pref.
Sexual: gamogenesis.

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