-dendron
variant of dendro- as final element of a compound word:
rhododendron.
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- -derma
a combining form of derma1 , used especially in the names of disorders of the skin: scleroderma; xeroderma. -derma suff. skin; skin disease: scleroderma.
- -dermatous
a combining form meaning “skinned,” “possessing skin,” used to form compound words in which the initial element specifies the type of skin: xerodermatous. compare -derm. -dermatous suff. having a specified kind of skin: sclerodermatous.
- -dermis
a combining form meaning “skin,” “layer of tissue,” used in the formation of compound words: exodermis; gastrodermis. compare -derm.
- -diene
combining form denoting an organic compound containing two double bonds between carbon atoms butadiene word origin from di-1 + -ene
- -dom
a suffix forming nouns which refer to domain (kingdom), collection of persons (officialdom), rank or station (earldom), or general condition (freedom). -dom suffix state or condition freedom, martyrdom rank or office earldom domain kingdom, christendom a collection of persons officialdom word origin old english -dōm -dom abstract suffix of state, from o.e. dom “statute, judgment” […]