tropho-

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek τροφή (trophḗ, nourishment).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɹɒfəʊ/, /ˈtɹəʊfəʊ/

Prefix

tropho-

  1. (biology, medicine, zoology) nourish; nourishment.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with tropo-, which is instead from Ancient Greek τροπικός (tropikós, of or pertaining to a turn or change; or the solstice; or a trope or figure; tropic; tropical; etc.), from τροπή (tropḗ, turn; solstice; trope). Compare -trophic/-tropic.

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