gloeo-

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek γλοιός (gloiós).[1]

Prefix

gloeo-

  1. (biology) Having the character of glue; sticky.
    ‎gloeo- + ‎vessel → ‎gloeovessel
    ‎gloeo- + ‎cystidium → ‎gloeocystidium

Usage notes

  • The prefix is particularly productive in forming names of bacterial and fungal genera.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with gloeo-
gloeocystidium

References

  1. ^ “gloeo-”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
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