plasto-

combining form

1
: formation : development
plastochron
plastotype
2
: plasticity : plastic
plastometer
plastomer
3
: cytoplasm
plastogamy
plastomere
4
: plastid
plastogene

Word History

Etymology

Greek, from plastos formed, molded

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“Plasto-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasto-. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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