Definition of Peroxy-

1. Prefix. (chemistry) Used to name compounds containing the divalent peroxy -O-O- radical ¹

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Medical Definition of Peroxy-

1. Prefix denoting the presence of an extra O atom, as in peroxides, peroxy acids (e.g., hydrogen peroxide, peroxyformic acid). Often shortened to per-. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peroxy-

peroxidizable
peroxidize
peroxidized
peroxidizes
peroxidizing
peroxids
peroxiredoxin
peroxiredoxins
peroxisomal
peroxisomal disorders
peroxisome
peroxisomes
peroxomonosulfate
peroxomonosulfates
peroxy
peroxy- (current term)
peroxy-Y-base
peroxy acid
peroxyacetic
peroxyacetic acid
peroxyacetone
peroxyacetyl
peroxyacetyl nitrate
peroxyacetylnitrate
peroxydation
peroxyformic acid
peroxygenase
peroxyl
peroxynitrite
peroxynitrite reductase

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