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asco-

American  

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

    ascomycete.
asco- British  

combining form

  1. indicating a bladder or ascus

    ascomycete
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Etymology

Origin of asco-

< Greek asko-, combining form of askós wineskin, bladder, belly

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