haplo-

a combining form meaning “single,” “simple,” used in the formation of compound words: haplology.
Also especially before a vowel, hapl-.

Origin of haplo-

< Greek, combining form of haplóos single, simple; akin to Latin simplex

Words nearby haplo-

haphsiba, haphtarah, hapi, hapless, haplite, haplo-, haplobiont, haplography, haplogroup, haploid, haploidy

British Dictionary definitions for haplo-

haplo-

before a vowel hapl-

combining form

single or simple haplology; haplosis

Word Origin for haplo-

from Greek haplous simple

Medical definitions for haplo-

haplo-

pref.

Simple:haploprotein.
Single:haplotype.