amyl-

combining form

Definition of AMYL-

: starch <amyloplast>

amyl- or amylo-

Latin amylum, from Greek amylon, from neuter of amylos unmilled (of grain), from a- + mylē mill — more at meal

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: starch <amylase> <amylopectin>

amyl- or amylo-

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