erythro-
a combining form meaning “red,” used in the formation of compound words: erythrocyte.
Origin of erythro-
1From the Greek word erythrós red, reddish
- Also especially before a vowel, erythr-.
Words Nearby erythro-
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How to use erythro- in a sentence
It is composed chiefly of achroo-dextrin, mixed with varying quantities of erythro-dextrin and glucose.
The Chemistry of Plant Life | Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
British Dictionary definitions for erythro-
erythro-
combining form
red: erythrocyte
Origin of erythro-
1from Greek eruthros red
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