phyl-

combining form

Definition of PHYL-

: tribe : race : phylum <phylogeny>

phyl- or phylo-

Latin, from Greek, from phylē, phylon; akin to Greek phyein to bring forth — more at be

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: tribe : race : phylum <phylogeny>

phyl- or phylo-

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