cyto-

1. a combining form meaning “cell,” used in the formation of compound words:

   cytoplasm.

cyto-

combining_form

1. indicating a cell

   cytolysis

   cytoplasm

cyto–

1. A prefix meaning “cell,” as in the word cytoplasm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyto-¹

< Greek kyto-, combining form of kýtos container, receptacle, body

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyto-¹

from Greek kutos vessel, container; related to kuein to contain