Medical term:

meta-


meta-

(met'ă),
In medicine and biology, a prefix denoting the concept of after, subsequent to, behind, or hindmost. Compare: post-.
[G. after, between, over]

meta-

(met'ă),
1. chemistry prefix denoting joint, action sharing.
2. chemistry prefix denoting a compound formed by two substitutions in the benzene ring separated by one carbon atom, for example, linked to the first and third, second and fourth., carbon atoms of the ring. For terms beginning with meta- or m-, see the specific name.
[G. after, between, over]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

meta-

1. Combining form denoting after, subsequent to, behind, or hindmost.
Compare: post-
2. chemistry An italicized prefix denoting joint, action sharing.
3. chemistry An italicized prefix denoting compound formed by two substitutions in the benzene ring separated by one carbon atom (i.e., linked to the first and third, second and fourth) carbon atoms of the ring.
Synonym(s): m-.
[G. after, between, over]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

meta-

prefix denoting
  1. after (as in metathorax).
  2. change (as in metamorphosis).
Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

meta-

In medicine and biology, a prefix denoting the concept of after, subsequent to, behind, or hindmost.
[G. after, between, over]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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