chaeto-

English

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form; see English chaeta and New Latin chaeta, from Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “crest, mane, flowing hair, foliage”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkiːtoʊ-/
  • Rhymes: -iːtəʊ
  • Homophone: keto-

Prefix

chaeto-

  1. (biology, medicine) chaeta (“chitinous bristle”).
  2. (sciences) hair; hairy; hairiness.

Coordinate terms

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with chaeto-
chaetoblast
chaetognath
chaetotaxy
chaetogenesis
chaetophobia
chaetophorous
chaetotactic
chaetodon
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