sarco-

1. a combining form meaning “flesh,” used in the formation of compound words:

   sarcocarp.

sarco-

combining_form

1. indicating flesh

   sarcoma

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarco-¹

< Greek sark- (stem of sárx ) + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarco-¹

from Greek sark-, sarx flesh

Example Sentences

As the sarco-lactic acid liberated in the muscles is not oxygenated a condition of acidosis ensues.

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Between the bottom of the curb and the top of the wooden floor is a three-quarter-inch cushion of “Sarco.”

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At five o'clock Gen. Head arrived in front of Sarco and demanded its surrender.

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Gen. Sherwood arrived at Sarco very soon and was gratified that the place, with its great quantity of supplies, was safe.

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By daylight our troops were in the fort and on the skirmish-line at Sarco.

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