Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cyto

Prefix

/ˈsaɪ.toʊ/

Definition

A prefix meaning ‘cell’.

Examples

cytology – the study of cells.
cytoplasm – the material within a cell, excluding the nucleus.
cytokinesis – the process during cell division in which the cytoplasm splits to form two daughter cells.

Meaning

The term ‘cyto’ is derived from the Greek word ‘kytos’, meaning ‘cell’. It is commonly used in scientific and medical contexts to refer to anything related to cells.