Homonym: Xeno (Alien)
"Xeno" often refers to something foreign or alien. In various contexts, it can describe extraterrestrial life, such as in science fiction, where aliens are depicted as beings from other planets. The term is derived from the Greek word "xenos," meaning stranger or foreigner.
In biology, "xeno" is used in terms like xenotransplantation, which involves transplanting organs or tissues from one species to another. This field explores the potential for using animal organs to address human organ shortages, raising ethical and medical questions about compatibility and rejection.