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galact-

var. of galacto- before a vowel: galactagogue.

galacto-

a combining form meaning “milk,” used in the formation of compound words: galactopoietic.
Also, especially before a vowel, galact-.


Origin:
< Gk galakto-, comb. form of galakt-, s. of gála milk
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galacto- or galact-
pref.
Milk: galactotherapy.

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