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plano-

1
a combining form meaning “flat,” “plane,” used in the formation of compound words: planography.
Also, plani-; especially before a vowel, plan-.


Origin:
comb. form repr. L plānus level, plānum level ground

plano-

2
a combining form meaning “moving,” “capable of movement,” used in the formation of compound words: planogamete.

Origin:
comb. form repr. Gk plános wandering, roaming. See planet
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plano- or plani- or plan-  
pref.  Flat: planoconvex.

[From Latin plānus, flat; see pelə-2 in Indo-European roots.]
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plano- or plani- or plan-
pref.
Flat: planocellular.

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