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

• tricho-

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with chaeto-