neo-
new
From Greek neos, new, young
Meaning
What does neo- mean?
neo- is a prefix meaning new. It comes from Greek neos, new, young.
Neonatal covers a baby's first month; neoplasia is new tissue growth the body does not control, such as a tumor.
In real words
Medical words with neo-
relating to newborn babies, especially during the first month after birth
the formation of a tumor; abnormal new growth of tissue
the branch of medicine concerned with the care, development and diseases of newborn babies
the making of new glucose in the body from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids, mainly in the liver · In the dictionary
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 1.3 Common Prefixes – Medical Terminology 2e
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- NEO- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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Time and direction
neo- is one of 10 parts in this lesson. Learn them together, then take real words apart.
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