etio-

etio-
1. Prefix used with (for example) cholane to indicate replacement of the C-17 side chain by H; thus, etiocholane is the 5β isomer of androstane. 2. Combining form meaning cause. [G. aitia, cause]

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[Gr. aitia cause] a combining form meaning cause. Spelled also aetio-.

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