META-
\mˈɛtə], \mˈɛtə], \m_ˈɛ_t_ə]\
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Combining form of Gr., meta, between, with, after. Used as a prefix in anatomy and zoology to signify behind or hindmost, also subsequent and more developed. In chemistry, to designate organic compounds of the benzene series denoting the 1-3 position. See benzene.
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