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platy-

a combining form meaning “flat,” “broad,” used in the formation of compound words: platyhelminth.

Nearby words

  1. platteland,
  2. plattensee,
  3. platter,
  4. plattsburgh,
  5. platy,
  6. platybasia,
  7. platycephalic,
  8. platycephaly,
  9. platycnemia,
  10. platyfish
Also plat-.

Origin of platy-

combining form representing Greek platýs; see flat1
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British Dictionary definitions for platy-

platy-

combining form

indicating something flatplatyhelminth

Word Origin for platy-

from Greek platus flat
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Medicine definitions for platy-

platy-

pref.

Flat:platyhelminth.
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