platy-

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

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Also plat-.

Origin of platy-

combining form representing Greek platýs; see flat1

Words nearby platy-

platteland, plattensee, platter, plattsburgh, platy, platy-, platybasia, platycephalic, platycephaly, platycnemia, platyfish
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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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Medical definitions for platy-

platy-

pref.

Flat:platyhelminth.
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