sapro-
a combining form meaning “rotten,” used in the formation of compound words: saprogenic.
Also
especially before a vowel,
sapr-.
Origin of sapro-
< Greek, combining form of
saprós
Words nearby sapro-
sappho,
sapporo,
sappy,
sapraemia,
sapremia,
sapro-,
saprobe,
saprobiology,
saprobiont,
saprogen,
saprogenic
British Dictionary definitions for sapro-
sapro-
before a vowel sapr-
combining form
indicating dead or decaying matter
saprogenic; saprolite
Word Origin for sapro-
from Greek
sapros rotten
Medical definitions for sapro-
sapro-
pref.
Decay; putrefaction; decomposition:saprogenic.
Dead or decaying organic material:saprophyte.