squamo-
word-forming element used in anatomy, etc., from Latin squama "scale" of a fish or reptile, which is said to be related to squalus "foul, filthy" (see squalid).
word-forming element used in anatomy, etc., from Latin squama "scale" of a fish or reptile, which is said to be related to squalus "foul, filthy" (see squalid).