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Other or different.

Example: heterozygous (having two different gene versions)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 28 Key Terms · OpenStax

Related terms

eu-Good, normal, or well.
ex-Out of, away from, or beyond.
extra-Outside of or beyond.
hemi-Half or one side.
homeo-Similar, same, or unchanging.
homo-Same or alike.
hyper-Above normal, excessive, or beyond.
hypo-Below normal, under, or deficient.

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