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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