erythro-
Pronunciation: ĕ-rith′rō
Definition:
- Previx denoting red or red blood cell; corresponds to L. rub-.
- Indicates the structure of erythrose in a larger sugar; used as such, it is italicized (2-deoxy-d-erythro-pentose).
[G. erythros, red]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

