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The combining form andro- is used like a prefix meaning “male.” It is often used in [scientific] terms, especially in biology. WORD ORIGIN FOR ANDRO- from Greek anēr (genitive andros) man The form andro- comes from Greek anḗr, meaning “man.” The name of [the princess] Andromeda from Greek mythology comes from this same Greek root. Her name has been [translated] as “ruler of man.” What are variants of andro-? When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, andro- becomes andr-, as in andragogy. Though these aren’t true variants, andro- is related to the combining forms -androus and -andry. Want to know more? Check out our Words that Use articles for each form.
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