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oligo-

a combining form meaning “few,” “little,” used in the formation of compound words: oligopoly.
Also, especially before a vowel, olig-.


Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of olígos little, few (in pl.)
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oligo- or olig-  
pref.  Few: oligosaccharide.

[Greek, from oligos, little, few.]
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oligo- or olig-
pref.
Few: oligosaccharide.

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