olig-

olig(o)-

 

word element [Gr.], few; little; scanty.

oligo-

, olig- This combining form is pronounced ol'igo, not oli'go.

1. A few, a little; too little, too few.

2. In chemistry, used in contrast to "poly-" in describing polymers; for example, oligosaccharide.

[G. oligos, few]

oligo-

, olig-

1. Combining forms meaning a few, a little; too little, too few.

2. chemistry Used in contrast to "poly-" in describing polymers (e.g., oligosaccharide).

[G. oligos, few]