homeo-

a combining form meaning “similar,” used in the formation of compound words: homeostatic.
Also homoeo-, homoio-.

Origin of homeo-

< Greek homoio-, combining form of hómoios similar, like

Words nearby homeo-

homelike, homely, homemade, homemaker, homemaking, homeo-, homeobox, homeobox gene, homeometric autoregulation, homeomorph, homeomorphism

British Dictionary definitions for homeo-

homeo-

homoeo- or homoio-

combining form

like or similar homeomorphism

Word Origin for homeo-

from Latin homoeo-, from Greek homoio-, from homos same

Medical definitions for homeo-

homeo-

pref.

Like; similar:homeostasis.