-idium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Forms names of body parts, mainly of invertebrate animals, fungi and plants.
  2. reproductive organs, gametes, and early life stages
  3. sensory organs, mainly of arthropods
  4. various segments (arthropods) and functional processes
  5. respiratory organs
  6. cellular compartments

Word forms

-idium

Etymology

From Ancient Greek -ίδιον (-ídion, “diminutive”).

Derived words

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