oligo- Synonyms

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oligo- ()

A combining form from Gr. /, few, little, small.

oligo- Sentence Examples

  1. Oligopeptides are short chains of amino acids that serve various physiological roles.
  2. Oligosaccharides are carbohydrate molecules composed of a few sugar units.
  3. Oligodeoxynucleotides are short sequences of single-stranded DNA with specific targeting capabilities.
  4. Oligodendrocytes are specialized cells in the central nervous system responsible for myelin production.
  5. Oligo-β-glucan, a type of polysaccharide, has immune-stimulating properties.
  6. Oligoetheramines are low-molecular-weight compounds used in the production of polyurethanes.
  7. Oligoribonucleotides are short RNA molecules with diverse regulatory roles in gene expression.
  8. Oligohydramnios refers to the condition of having too little amniotic fluid during pregnancy.
  9. Oligo-M-Coat is a protective film applied to surfaces to prevent microbial attachment.
  10. Oligotrophic lakes are characterized by low levels of nutrients and biological productivity.

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A combining form from Gr. /, few, little, small.

No synonyms found.

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Oligopeptides are short chains of amino acids that serve various physiological roles.

Oligosaccharides are carbohydrate molecules composed of a few sugar units.

Oligodeoxynucleotides are short sequences of single-stranded DNA with specific targeting capabilities.

Oligodendrocytes are specialized cells in the central nervous system responsible for myelin production.