-stat

noun combining form

Definition of -STAT

: stabilizing agent or device <thermostat>

: instrument for reflecting (something specified) constantly in one direction <heliostat>

: agent causing inhibition of growth without destruction <bacteriostat>

New Latin -stata, from Greek -statēs one that stops or steadies, from histanai to cause to stand — more at stand

Medical Dictionary

noun combining form \ˌstat\

: agent causing inhibition of growth without destruction <bacteriostat>

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