-zoic
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1-zoic

adjective combining form

Definition of -ZOIC

: having a (specified) animal mode of existence <holozoic>

Origin of -ZOIC

Greek zōikos of animals, from zōion animal — more at zo-

2-zoic

adjective combining form

Definition of -ZOIC

: of, relating to, or being a (specified) geological era <Proterozoic> <Mesozoic>

Origin of -ZOIC

Greek zōē life

-zo·ic

adjective combining form \ˈzō-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of -ZOIC

: having a (specified) animal mode of existence <holozoic> <saprozoic>

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