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 zymo-

zymo-

before a vowel zym-

combining form

indicating fermentation zymology

Word Origin for zymo-

from Greek zumē leaven

Medical definitions for zymo-

zymo-

pref.

Fermentation:zymogenic.
Enzyme:zymogram.