cyto- root words — words with the cyto- root

The root cyto- comes from Greek kutos, meaning cell, hollow. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including cytoplasm, erythrocyte. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cyto- root

Explore words with cyto- — words containing the cyto- root and sharing its sense of "cell, hollow". Examples include cytoplasm, erythrocyte. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cyto- mean?

The cyto- root means cell, hollow, from Greek kutos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.