bio-
prefixUK /ˈbaɪˌəʊ/ · US /ˈbaɪˌoʊ/
Etymology From Ancient Greek βιο- (bio-), combining form and stem of βίος (bíos, “life”). By surface analysis, bi- (“life”) + -o-.
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In compounds, Morpheme Combining form of life.
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In compounds, Morpheme Combining form of biological.
- biochild; biodad; biofamily; biofather; biokid; biomom; biomother; bioparent; biosib; biosibling; bioson
- Derived terms
- abiotic, antibiotic, probiotic, symbiosis