mercapto-
/ (mɜːˈkæptəʊ) /
combining form
(in chemical compounds) indicating the presence of an HS- group
Words nearby mercapto-
mercantilism,
mercaptan,
mercaptide,
mercapto,
mercapto group,
mercapto-,
mercaptopurine,
mercapturic acid,
mercast,
mercat,
mercator
Medical definitions for mercapto-
mercapto-
pref.
Containing the univalent radical SH:mercaptopurine.