meio-

English

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek μεῖον (meîon, “less”).

Prefix

meio-

1. Small, little.
2. Related to meiosis.

See also

English terms prefixed with meio-

Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μεῖον (meîon, “less”).

Prefix

meio-

1. used in scientific and medical terms to indicate diminution

   ‎meio- + ‎-cardia (“heart condition”) → ‎meiocardia (“maximum decrease in volume of the heart cavity”)

   ‎meio- + ‎Ancient Greek πράσσειν (prássein, “to do”) → ‎meiopragia (“reduction in the functional activity of an organ”)

   ‎meio- + ‎Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) → ‎meiotterismo (“reduction of wings in the development of insects”)

Derived terms

Italian terms prefixed with meio-

Anagrams

• oimè, omei