deuto-

American  

especially before a vowel, deut-.

1. a combining form meaning “second or secondary; second in order”, used in the formation of compound words.

   deutoplasm.

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Usage

What does deuto- mean? Deuto- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “second” or "secondary." It is rarely used in scientific terms, especially in biology.Deuto- comes from Greek deúteros, meaning “second.”What are variants of deuto-?Deuto- is a shortened form of deutero- or deuter-, as in deuteropathy.

Etymology

Origin of deuto-

Shortening of deutero- ( def. )