amino-

a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the amino group is present: aminobenzene.
Also -amine; especially before a vowel, amin-.

Origin of amino-

amine + -o-

Words nearby amino-

amino acid oxidase, amino acid sequence, amino acids, amino group, amino resin, amino-, amino-acid dating, aminoacetic acid, aminoacidemia, aminoaciduria, aminoacyl

British Dictionary definitions for amino-

amino-

combining form

indicating the presence of an amino group aminobenzoic acid

Word Origin for amino-

from amine

Medical definitions for amino-

amino-

pref.

Containing the radical NH2 combined with a nonacid organic radical:aminobenzoic acid.