platy-
a combining form meaning “flat,” “broad,” used in the formation of compound words: platyhelminth.
Nearby words
platteland, plattensee, platter, plattsburgh, platy, platy-, platybasia, platycephalic, platycephaly, platycnemia, platyfish
Also plat-.
Origin of platy-
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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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