phyto-

1.
a combining form meaning “plant,” used in the formation of compound words:
phytogenesis.
Also, -phyte.
Origin
< Greek phyt(ón) a plant + -o-
British Dictionary definitions for phyto-

phyto-

combining form
1.
indicating a plant or vegetation: phytogenesis
Word Origin
from Greek phuton plant, from phuein to make grow
Word Origin and History for phyto-

word-forming element meaning "plant," from Greek phyton "plant," literally "that which has grown," from phyein "to grow" (see physic).

phyto- in Medicine

phyto- or phyt-
pref.
Plant: phytohormones.