poly- +
(Greek: many, much; too many, too much, excessive; abnormal)
Don’t confuse this poly- with another -poly which means “to sell”.
polyspermic
Relating to the penetration of multiple sperms (spermatozoa) into a single ovum at the time of fertilization.
polyspermy
The fertilization of an ovum by multiple spermatozoa.
polysporangium
A sporangium (structure in which spores are produced) containing numerous spores.
polystelic, polystele, polystely
A reference to a stem or root: having more than one internal vascular cylinder or stele.
polystenohaline
Organisms that only inhabit oceanic waters of relatively constant high salinity.
polystichia
Having more than one row of eyelashes on a single eyelid.
polystichous
A reference to parts of a plant that are arranged in two or more series of rows.
polystomatous
Having many mouths or openings.
polysyllable, polysyllabic, polysyllabicism
Having many (at least three or more) syllables.
polysyndactyly
Having two or more instances in the same individual of side-to-side fusion of digits.
polytechnic
1. Relating to or dealing with many arts or sciences.
2. A school specializing in the teaching of industrial arts and applied sciences.
polytechnical
Pertaining to, dealing with, or devoted to, various arts; especially, in a polytechnical school, an educational institution for giving instruction in various technical subjects.
polytendinitis
Inflammation of multiple tendons or tendon sheaths.
polytendinobursitis
Tendinitis and bursitis occurring in multiple areas at the same time in the same patient.
polytheism
Worshiping of or believing in several deities.
Related topics utilizing this poly- prefix: Polysemy and Polysemous and Polygamy Sections.
Inter-related cross references, directly or indirectly, involving word units meaning "more, plentiful, fullness, excessive, over flowing":
copi-;
exuber-;
hyper-;
multi-;
opulen-;
ple-;
pleio-;
plethor-;
super-;
total-;
ultra-;
undu-.
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