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pheno-

pheno-

English

Alternative forms

  • phen- (before a vowel)

Prefix

pheno-

  1. (biology) Prefix indicating an observable characteristic. Example: phenotype.
  2. (organic chemistry) Used in IUPAC names to indicate the presence of a phenol group. Example: phenobarbital.

See also

  • List of English words prefixed with pheno-