An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Of or pertaining yo symbiosis in biology, denoting a close, prolonged association between two or more different organisms of different species that may be, but does not necessarily, of mutual benefit. → symbiotic star.

Etymology (EN): From Mod.L., from Gk. symbiosis “a living together,” from symbioun “live together,” from symbios “(one) living together (with another), partner,” from → syn- “together” + bios “life,”
→ bio-.

Etymology (PE): Hamzi “living together,” from ham- “together,” → syn-,

• zi- present stem of zistan “to live,” → bio-.