gloeo-

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Prefix

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gloeo-

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

Usage notes

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

Derived terms

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References

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