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tricho-
a combining form meaning “hair,” used in the formation of compound words.
trichocyst.
tricho-
combining form
indicating hair or a part resembling hair
trichocyst
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tricho-1
< Greek tricho-, combining form of ٳí (genitive ٰó )
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tricho-1
from Greek thrix (genitive trikhos ) hair
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What does tricho- mean?
Tricho- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “hair.” It is used in many medical and scientific terms.Tricho- comes from the Greek ٳí, meaning “hair.” Another combining form meaning “hair,” and especially “bristles,” is chaeto-, which you can learn more about in our 51Թs That Use article for the form.What are variants of tricho-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, tricho- becomes trich-, as in trichitis.
Tricho- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “hair.” It is used in many medical and scientific terms.Tricho- comes from the Greek ٳí, meaning “hair.” Another combining form meaning “hair,” and especially “bristles,” is chaeto-, which you can learn more about in our 51Թs That Use article for the form.What are variants of tricho-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, tricho- becomes trich-, as in trichitis.
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