phyto-

a combining form meaning “plant,” used in the formation of compound words: phytogenesis.
Also -phyte.

Origin of phyto-

< Greek phyt(ón) a plant + -o-

Words nearby phyto-

physostomous, phytanic acid, phytate, phytic acid, phytin, phyto-, phytoagglutinin, phytoalexin, phytobezoar, phytobiology, phytochemical

British Dictionary definitions for phyto-

phyto-

before a vowel phyt-

combining form

indicating a plant or vegetation phytogenesis

Word Origin for phyto-

from Greek phuton plant, from phuein to make grow

Medical definitions for phyto-

phyto-

pref.

Plant:phytohormones.