-oid

-oid

Resemblance to, equivalent to Eng. -form.

[G. eidos, form, resemblance]

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-oid

Combining form meaning resemblance to, equivalent to Eng. -form, like.

[G. eidos, form, resemblance]

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-oid

Suffix denoting like.

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-oid

suffix denoting shape, form, bearing resemblance to, etc, for example NUCLEOID.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005