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
Words nearby zymo-
zygote,
zygotene,
zygotic,
zymase,
zyme,
zymo-,
zymodeme,
zymogen,
zymogenesis,
zymogenic,
zymogenic cell
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.