zymo-


a combining form meaning “ferment,” “leaven,” used in the formation of compound words: zymology.
Also especially before a vowel, zym-.

Origin of zymo-

combining form representing Greek zȳ́mē leaven

British Dictionary definitions for zym-

zymo-

before a vowel zym-


combining form

indicating fermentation zymology

Word Origin for zymo-

from Greek zumē leaven

Medical definitions for zym-

zymo-

pref.

Fermentation:zymogenic.
Enzyme:zymogram.