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meta-

meta-


prefix 
Definition:
 
1. later, behind
metaphase
metathorax

2. beyond, transcending, encompassing
metagalaxy
metalanguage

3. change, transformation
metaplasia

4. higher, more developed
metaxylem

5. used in chemical names
metaphosphate

[< Greek meta "beside, after" < Indo-European, "between"]
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