pico-
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a combining form meaning “one trillionth” (10−12): picogram.
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Origin of pico-
<Spanish pico peak, beak, bit. See pic2
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British Dictionary definitions for pico-
pico-
prefix
denoting 10 –12picofarad Symbol: p
Word Origin for pico-
from Spanish pico small quantity, odd number, peak
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Medical definitions for pico-
pico-
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One-trillionth (10-12):picogram.
Very small:picornavirus.
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