cyto-
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
indicating a cell: cytolysis; cytoplasm
Origin of cyto-
1from Greek kutos vessel, container; related to kuein to contain
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Scientific definitions for cyto-
cyto-
A prefix meaning cell, as in the word cytoplasm.
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