Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ect
Prefix
/ɛkt/
Definition
A prefix used in scientific and technical terms that typically means ‘outside’ or ‘outer’.
Examples
- ectoplasm: the outer layer of the cytoplasm in certain cells.
- ectoderm: the outermost layer of cells or tissue in an embryo.
- ectopic: occurring in an abnormal location.
Meaning
The prefix ‘ect’ originates from the Greek ‘ek’, which signifies ‘out of’ or ‘from’. It is commonly used in various fields, including medicine and biology, to denote presence or action occurring outside a main structure or system.
Synonyms
- external
- outward
- outer
