cyto-

1. a combining form meaning “cell,” used in the formation of compound words:

   cytoplasm.

cyto-

combining_form

1. indicating a cell

   cytolysis

   cytoplasm

cyto–

1. A prefix meaning “cell,” as in the word cytoplasm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyto-¹

< Greek kyto-, combining form of kýtos container, receptacle, body

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyto-¹

from Greek kutos vessel, container; related to kuein to contain

Example Sentences

Comparisons of the respiratory protein cyto­chrome c prove to be particularly valu­able for confirming and extending the phylogenetic tree of the higher organ­ isms.

From Scientific American

Analysts at Jefferies said that the Cyto failure is "unfortunately not surprising but largely priced-in".

From The Guardian

Christophe's sponsors include GT Bicycles, Hyundai, ODI, IRC Tires, Shimano, Fox Racing, Tangent, SDG, Smith, Sun Ringle, Thomson, Marwi, FSA Headsets, S & M, Cyto Sport, and BMXpros.com Kyle Bennett also had a chance of winning the ABA #1 Pro title, but it would lie in the hands of a few other riders and how they would finish up for the day.

From Time Magazine Archive