Where does “glyco-” come from?
glyco- (English) comes from Ancient Greek γλῠκῠ́ς — sweet taste.
glyco- (English): sugars; monosaccharides; glucose
Definitions
- sugars; monosaccharides; glucose
Ancestry of “glyco-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γλῠκῠ́ς | sweet taste |