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deoxy-

American  

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

    deoxyribose.
deoxy- British  

combining form

  1. indicating the presence of less oxygen than in a specified related compound

    deoxyribonucleic acid
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Phosphorylation of 3′-deoxy-3′-fluorothymidine in lymphoma cells and solid tumors could be followed after treatment with cancer drugs.

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Deoxy and oxyhemoglobin have different magnetic properties.

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