flavo-


  1. a combining form meaning “yellow,” used in the formation of compound words (flavopurpurin); in some biochemical terms, specialized in meaning to indicate flavin (flavoprotein).

Origin of flavo-

1
<Latin flāv(us) yellow, blonde + -o-
  • Also especially before a vowel, flav-.

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