cyto-


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

Origin of cyto-

1
<Greek kyto-, combining form of kýtos container, receptacle, body
  • Also cyte-; especially before a vowel, cyt-.

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British Dictionary definitions for cyto-

cyto-

combining form
  1. indicating a cell: cytolysis; cytoplasm

Origin of cyto-

1
from Greek kutos vessel, container; related to kuein to contain

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Scientific definitions for cyto-

cyto-

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

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