zygo-

zygo-

a combining form meaning “yoke,” “yoked,” “yoke-shaped,” used in the formation of compound words: zygomorphic.
Also, especially before a vowel, zyg-.


Origin:
combining form of Greek zygón yoke
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Zygo- is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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World English Dictionary
zygo- or (before a vowel) zyg-
 
combining form
indicating a pair or a union: zygodactyl; zygospore
 
[from Greek zugon yoke]
 
zyg- or (before a vowel) zyg-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek zugon yoke]

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Medical Dictionary

zygo- or zyg-
pref.

  1. Yoke; pair: zygodactyly.

  2. Union: zygosis.

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