Resembling or relating to dogs; having dog-like qualities, characteristics, or appearance.
From Greek 'kyon' (dog) with the suffix '-oid' (resembling), a common formation in scientific English for comparative terms. Used in zoological and anatomical contexts since the 19th century.
The '-oid' suffix is a scientific shortcut—it lets researchers quickly say 'dog-like' in a way that's precise enough for technical papers without needing full sentences of explanation.
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