glyco-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Sugars.
  2. Monosaccharides.
  3. Glucose.
  4. Glycogen.

Word forms

glyco-

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek γλῠκῠ́ς (glŭkŭ́s)der. English glyco- From Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”).

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