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Definition of Poly

1. a. A combining form or prefix from Gr. poly`s, many; as, polygon, a figure of many angles; polyatomic, having many atoms; polychord, polyconic.

2. n. A whitish woolly plant (Teucrium Polium) of the order Labiatæ, found throughout the Mediterranean region. The name, with sundry prefixes, is sometimes given to other related species of the same genus.

Definition of Poly

1. Noun. Short form of polytechnic. ¹

2. Noun. Short form of polyethylene (polythene). ¹

3. Noun. Short form of polygon. ¹

4. Noun. (abbreviation) of (term polyester). ¹

5. Noun. (chiefly informal) Short form of polyamory. ¹

6. Noun. (chiefly informal) A polyamorous person. ¹

7. Adjective. Made of polyethylene (polythene). ¹

8. Adjective. (chiefly informal) polyamorous ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Poly

1. a type of white blood cell [n POLYS] / a garment made of polyester [n POLIES]

Medical Definition of Poly

1. 1. A combining form or prefix denoting many, multiplicity, as polygon, a figure of many angles; polyatomic, having many atoms; polychord, polyconic. 2. A whitish woolly plant (Teucrium Polium) of the order Labiatae, found throughout the Mediterranean region. The name, with sundry prefixes, is sometimes given to other related species of the same genus. 3. A prefix meaning polymer of, as in polypeptide, polysaccharide, polynucleotide; often used with symbols, as in poly(A) for poly(adenylic acid), poly(Lys) for poly(l-lysine). Origin: G. Polys, much, many Source: Websters Dictionary (21 Jun 2000)

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