gen-
combining form
or geno-1. offspring : race
    genocide
2. genus : kind
    genotype

gen-
I. combining form
or geno-
Etymology: Greek genos race, descent, kin, sex, kind, from the stem of gignesthai to be born — more at kin
1. : generating : offspring
 < genoblast >
2. : race
 < genocide >
3. : sex
 < genophobia >
4. [influenced in meaning by New Latin genus] : genus : kind
 < genotype >
5. [generate] : a substance that produces or generates — specifically in names of oxides of alkaloids in which the oxygen is attached to nitrogen
 < genalkaloids >
 < genomorphine >
II. combining form
or geno-
Etymology: gene (II)
: gene
 < genoid >
 < genocline >