also  des*oxy  adj :  containing less oxygen per molecule than the compound from which it is derived < sugars>  - usu. used in combination <deoxyribonucleic acid>  <desoxycorticosterone>  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  Dau·cus  deux  dex  Dx 
 
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