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deoxy-
deoxy-pref. Denoting a molecule containing less oxygen than another to which it is closely related: deoxycorticosterone.deoxy- or desoxy-combining form (Elements & Compounds) indicating the presence of less oxygen than in a specified related compound: deoxyribonucleic acid. deoxy- a combining form meaning “deoxygenated”: deoxyribose. Compare desoxy-. deoxy-
desoxy- older form for deoxy-.deoxy- (dē-oks'ē), Prefix to chemical names of substances that indicates replacement of an -OH by an H. The older desoxy- has been retained in some instances.deoxy- Prefix denoting removal of an oxygen atom from a molecule. |