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diplo

a combining form meaning “double,” “in pairs,” used in the formation of compound words: diplococcus.

Also, especially before a vowel, dipl-.

Origin:
< Greek, combining form of diplóos twofold

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diplo- or dipl-
pref.

Double: diplococcus.
Having double the basic number of chromosomes; diploid: diplont.

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