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1. Prefix denoting many; multiplicity. Cf.:multi-, pluri-. 2. In chemistry, prefix meaning “polymer of,” as in polypeptide, polysaccharide, polynucleotide; often used with symbols, as in poly(A) for poly(adenylic acid), poly(Lys) for poly(l-lysine). [G. polys, much, many]
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prefix denoting
1. many; multiple.
2. excessive.
3. generalized; affecting many parts.
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[Gr. polys many] a combining form meaning many or much.Medical dictionary. 2011.