scut-
combining form 
or scuti-
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin scutum shield 
1. : shield 
< scutal >
< scutella >
< Scutibranchia >
2. : scute : scutum 
< scutation >
< scutiped >
or scuti-
1.
< scutal >
< scutella >
< Scutibranchia >
2.
< scutation >
< scutiped >