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hexa-

 
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a combining form meaning “six,” used in the formation of compound words: hexapartite.
Also, especially before a vowel, hex-.

Origin:
comb. form repr. Gk héx six
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hexa- or hex-  
pref.  

  1. Six: hexagram.

  2. Containing six atoms, molecules, or groups: hexose.


[Greek, from hex, six; see s(w)eks in Indo-European roots.]
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hexa- or hex-
pref.

  1. Six: hexagram.

  2. Containing six atoms, molecules, or groups: hexose.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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