Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phyt
Prefix
faɪt
Definition
A prefix used in terms related to plants.
Examples
- Phytoplankton: Microscopic plants that float in water bodies.
- Phytotherapy: Treatment of diseases using plant extracts.
- Phytochemistry: The study of the chemicals derived from plants.
Meaning
The term ‘phyt’ originates from the Greek word ‘phyton’, meaning ‘plant’. It is often used as a prefix in scientific terminology to denote that the subject is related to plants.
Synonyms
- Plant-related
- Vegetal
