nemat-

combining form

Definition of NEMAT-

: thread <nematocyst>

: nematode <nematology>

nemat- or nemato-

New Latin, from Greek nēmat-, from nēmat-, nēma, from nēn to spin — more at needle

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: thread <nematocyst>

: nematode <nematology>

nemat- or nemato-

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