chaeto-

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Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form; see English chaeta and New Latin chaeta, from Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, crest, mane, flowing hair, foliage).

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chaeto-

  1. (biology, medicine) chaeta (chitinous bristle).
  2. (sciences) hair; hairy; hairiness.

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