prot-

variant of proto- before a vowel: protamine.

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Words nearby prot-

prostration, prostyle, prosumer, prosy, prosyllogism, prot-, prot., protactinium, protagonist, protagoras, protamine

Definition for prot (2 of 2)

Prot.

Protestant.
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British Dictionary definitions for prot (1 of 2)

prot-

combining form

a variant of proto-

British Dictionary definitions for prot (2 of 2)

Prot.

abbreviation for

Protestant
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Medical definitions for prot

prot-

pref.

Variant ofproto-
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