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hom-

var. of homo- before a vowel: homonym.

homo-

a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “same” (homology); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (homomorphic).
Also, especially before a vowel, hom-.


Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of homós one and the same; akin to Skt sama-; see same
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Medical Dictionary

hom- pref.
Variant of homo-.

homo- or hom-
pref.
Same; like: homotype.

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Science Dictionary
homo-  
A prefix meaning "same," as in homogamous, having the same kind of flower.
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