haplo-

1.
a combining form meaning “single,” “simple,” used in the formation of compound words:
haplology.
Also, especially before a vowel, hapl-.
Origin
< Greek, combining form of haplóos single, simple; akin to Latin simplex
British Dictionary definitions for haplo-

haplo-

combining form
1.
single or simple: haplology, haplosis
Word Origin
from Greek haplous simple
Word Origin and History for haplo-

word-forming element meaning "simple, single; simply, once," from comb. form of Greek haplos "single, simple."

haplo- in Medicine

haplo- pref.

  1. Simple: haploprotein.

  2. Single: haplotype.