oo-
oo-
a combining form meaning “egg,” used in the formation of compound words: oogamous.
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| oo- or oö- | |
| —combining form | |
| egg or ovum: oosperm | |
| [from Greek ōion | |
| oö- or oö- | |
| —combining form | |
| [from Greek ōion | |
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| oo- or oö- | |
| —combining form | |
| egg or ovum: oosperm | |
| [from Greek ōion | |
| oö- or oö- | |
| —combining form | |
| [from Greek ōion | |
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Word Origin & History
oo-
comb. form meaning "egg, eggs," from Gk. oon "egg," cognate with L. ovum, O.N. egg (see egg (n.)).
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Medical Dictionary
oo- pref.
Egg; ovum: oogenesis.
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