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terato-
a combining form meaning “monster,” used in the formation of compound words.
teratology.
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What does terato- mean?
Terato- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “monster.” It is used in some scientific and medical terms, including in pathology and to indicate something especially unusual or abnormal in size, composition, or appearance.Terato- comes from the Greek é, meaning “monster, marvel.” The combining form tera-, as in terabyte, shares the same Greek root. Learn more in our 51Թs That Use article for the form.What are variants of terato-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, terato- becomes terat-, as in teratoma.
Terato- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “monster.” It is used in some scientific and medical terms, including in pathology and to indicate something especially unusual or abnormal in size, composition, or appearance.Terato- comes from the Greek é, meaning “monster, marvel.” The combining form tera-, as in terabyte, shares the same Greek root. Learn more in our 51Թs That Use article for the form.What are variants of terato-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, terato- becomes terat-, as in teratoma.
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