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diplo-

 
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a combining form meaning “double,” “in pairs,” used in the formation of compound words: diplococcus.
Also, especially before a vowel, dipl-.

Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of diplóos twofold
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  1. Double: diplococcus.

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


[From Greek, from diplous, double; see dwo- in Indo-European roots.]
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diplo- or dipl-
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  1. Double: diplococcus.

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

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