Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deoxy
Prefix
/diːˈɒks.i/
Definition
a prefix indicating the absence of an oxygen atom in a molecule.
Examples
- Deoxyadenosine is a nucleoside that is involved in the structure of DNA.
- The term deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) refers specifically to the absence of one oxygen atom as compared to ribonucleic acid (RNA).
Meaning
Deoxy refers to a chemical modification where one oxygen atom is removed from a compound, commonly used in the context of nucleic acids.
Synonyms
- None – deoxy is a specific prefix used in biochemistry.
