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Words tht begin with the prefix phyto?

Here are some words that begin with the prefix "phyto-":

* Phytochemistry: The study of the chemical compounds found in plants.

* Phytoestrogen: A plant-derived compound that mimics the effects of estrogen in the body.

* Phytomedicine: The use of plants for medicinal purposes.

* Phytoplankton: Microscopic algae that form the base of the food chain in aquatic ecosystems.

* Phytosanitary: Relating to the health of plants and the prevention of plant diseases.

* Phytoremediation: The use of plants to clean up contaminated soil or water.

* Phytotoxic: Toxic to plants.

* Phytosociological: Relating to the study of plant communities.

* Phytogeography: The study of the geographical distribution of plants.

* Phytosynthesis: The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

* Phytophagous: Eating plants.

* Phytotherapeutics: The use of plants for therapeutic purposes.

The prefix "phyto-" comes from the Greek word "phyton," meaning "plant."

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