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Heter(o)- is a medical prefix term that means “other” or “different”. 

Example Word: heter(o)/sexual 

Word Breakdown: Heter(o)- means “other” or “different”, and -sexual is a suffix term that modifies to a noun or adjective denoting sexual orientation. 

Definition:heterosexual is sexually attracted to the opposite sex. (also known as straight).