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platy-

  1. 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
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British Dictionary definitions for platy-

platy-

combining form
  1. indicating something flatplatyhelminth
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Word Origin

from Greek platus flat
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platy- in Medicine

platy-

pref.
  1. Flat:platyhelminth.
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