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platy-

a combining form meaning “flat,” “broad,” used in the formation of compound words: platyhelminth.
Also, plat-.


Origin:
comb. form repr. Gk platýs; see flat 1
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platy-  
pref.  Flat: platyhelminth.

[Greek platu-, from platus; see plat- in Indo-European roots.]
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platy- pref.
Flat: platyhelminth.

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