olig-

combining form

Definition of OLIG-

: few <oligophagous>

olig- or oligo-

Medieval Latin, from Greek, from oligos; perhaps akin to Armenian ałkat scant

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: few <oligopeptide>

: deficiency : insufficiency <oliguria> <oligochromemia>

olig- or oligo-

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