Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apo
Prefix
/ˈæpoʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in various contexts, often meaning ‘away from’ or ‘off’.
Examples
- Apoenzyme refers to the inactive form of an enzyme, which requires a cofactor to become active.
- Apoplexy is an old term for a stroke, referring to a sudden loss of consciousness due to a brain injury.
- Apogee is the point in an orbit farthest from the Earth.
Meaning
The term ‘apo’ is commonly used in scientific and technical vocabulary to indicate separation or detachment from something.
Synonyms
- Off
- Away
- From
