gloeo-

English

Alternative forms

• gleo-

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek γλοιός (gloiós).

Prefix

gloeo-

1. (biology) Having the character of glue; sticky.

   ‎gloeo- + ‎vessel → ‎gloeovessel

   ‎gloeo- + ‎cystidium → ‎gloeocystidium

Usage notes

• The prefix is particularly productive in forming names of bacterial and fungal genera.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with gloeo-