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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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