platy- (Meaning)

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platy- ()

A combining form from Gr. platy`s broad, wide, flat; as, platypus, platycephalous.

Synonyms & Antonyms of platy-

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platy- Sentence Examples

  1. The platyfish is a popular aquarium fish known for its vibrant colors and sociable nature.
  2. Platyceras are extinct gastropods that had flat, coiled shells.
  3. The platyhelminthes phylum includes flatworms, which have a dorsoventrally flattened body.
  4. Platyrhinoid snakes are a group of venomous serpents that have a flattened head.
  5. Platycodon grandiflorus is a herbaceous perennial known for its large, bell-shaped flowers.
  6. Platycerus beetles have flattened antennae and enlarged mandibles.
  7. Platystomus birds have flattened beaks adapted for catching insects.
  8. Platycodonia is a disorder characterized by malformation of the vertebrae, causing a flattened back.
  9. Platydesma is a muscular layer that covers the neck and chest.
  10. Platysma is a muscle band that originates from the clavicle and inserts onto the skin of the lower face.

FAQs About the word platy-

A combining form from Gr. platy`s broad, wide, flat; as, platypus, platycephalous.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The platyfish is a popular aquarium fish known for its vibrant colors and sociable nature.

Platyceras are extinct gastropods that had flat, coiled shells.

The platyhelminthes phylum includes flatworms, which have a dorsoventrally flattened body.

Platyrhinoid snakes are a group of venomous serpents that have a flattened head.