glyco-

a combining form with the meanings “sugar,” “glucose and its derivatives,” used in the formation of compound words:
glycolipid.

glyco-

combining_form

Origin of glyco-¹

Combining form representing Greek glykýs sweet

Origin of glyco-¹

from Greek glukus sweet

To what extent Glyco-Heroin, Smith, is responsible for developing the rapidly growing heroin habit is of course problematic.

The Council, having voted that Glyco-Thymoline be refused recognition, authorized publication of the following report.

At the very best, Glyco-Thymoline is a weak, a very weak antiseptic—not a germicide.

In much smaller type: Glyco-Heroin (Smith) is distinctly a product designed expressly for the use of physicians.

Glyco-Thymoline tends to promote exosmosis, and prevents the absorption of the germ or toxic matter.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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