Auxo
[ awk-soh ]
/ ˈɔk soʊ /
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noun Classical Mythology.
one of the Graces worshiped at Athens.
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auxo-
a combining form meaning “growth,” “increase,” used in the formation of compound words: auxochrome.
Also especially before a vowel, aux-.
Origin of auxo-
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Medical definitions for Auxo
auxo-
pref.
Increase:auxotroph.
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