hydroxy-

hydroxy-

 

a chemical prefix indicating presence of the univalent radical OH.

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hydroxy-

(hī-drok'sē),

Prefix indicating addition or substitution of the -OH group to or in the compound whose name follows.
See also: oxa-, oxo-, oxy-.

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hydroxy-

Prefix indicating addition or substitution of the -OH group to or in the compound named after it.
See also: oxa-, oxo-, oxy-

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012