ekzo-

Esperanto

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἔξω (éxō, “outer; external”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈekzo]
• Rhymes: -ekzo
• Hyphenation: ek‧zo

Prefix

ekzo-

1. exo-

   ‎ekzo- + ‎citozo (“cytosis”) → ‎ekzocitozo (“exocytosis”)

   ‎ekzo- + ‎nukleazo (“nuclease”) → ‎ekzonukleazo (“exonuclease”)

Usage notes

Words beginning with ekzo- can appear that cannot be reduced further, such as ekzoceto, ekzogamio, ekzogena, ekzota, etc.

Derived terms

Esperanto terms prefixed with ekzo-

See also

• ekto-
• endo-