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hetero-

 
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a combining form meaning “different,” “other,” used in the formation of compound words: heterocyclic.
Also, especially before a vowel, heter-.

Origin:
comb. form of Gk héteros the other of two, other, different
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hetero- or heter-  
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  1. Other; different: heterochromatic.

  2. Containing different kinds of atoms: heterocyclic.


[Greek, from heteros, other; see sem-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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Medical Dictionary

hetero- or heter-
pref.
Other; different: heterocellular.

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Science Dictionary
hetero-  
A prefix that means "different" or "other," as in heterophyllous, having different kinds of leaves.
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