metallo-

1. a combining form representing metal in compound words:

   metallography.

metallo-

combining_form

1. denoting metal

   metallography

   metallurgy

   metalloid

Word History and Origins

Origin of metallo-¹

< Greek, combining form of métallon

Word History and Origins

Origin of metallo-¹

from Greek metallon

Example Sentences

"Fat is a major component of our diet, and eating trans fats is known to drive heart disease. We used this phenomenon to understand the biological mechanisms putting us at risk," says senior author Christian Metallo, professor and holder of the Daniel and Martina Lewis Chair at Salk.

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The fate of dietary fat is often determined by the protein that metabolizes it, explains Metallo, so it was important for the Salk team to first explore the metabolic landscape that creates sphingolipids in the first place.

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"We found the incorporation of trans fats through SPT increased lipoprotein secretion from the liver, which then promoted the formation of atherosclerotic plaques," says first author Jivani Gengatharan, a postdoctoral researcher in Metallo's lab.

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"As we get a better grasp on identifying and measuring these diverse circulating molecules in our bodies and how they're metabolized, we could make huge strides in personalizing medicine accordingly," says Metallo.

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"Our results reveal new therapeutic possibilities for immunotherapy-resistant EGFR-driven lung adenocarcinomas," says co-corresponding author Christian Metallo, professor and holder of the Daniel and Martina Lewis Chair at Salk.

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Words That Use metallo-

What does metallo- mean?

The combining form metallo- is used like a prefix meaning “metal.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry and medicine.

The form metallo- comes from Greek métallon, meaning “metal, mine, quarry.” Yes, quarry! Discover why at our entry for metal.

What are variants of metallo-?

When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, metallo- becomes metall-, as in metallurgy, from Greek metallourgós. A rare variant of metallo- is metalli-, as in metalliferous. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for both metalli- and metallo-.

Examples of metallo-

One example of a scientific term that features the form metallo- is metallograph, “a microscope for observing the microstructure of metals.”

We know metallo- means “metal,” but what about the -graph portion of the word? The form -graph means “drawn” or “written,” often referring to an instrument that makes a recording, from Greek -graphos. Metallograph literally translates to “metal recorder.”

What are some words that use the combining form metallo-?

• metallocene
• metallography (using the equivalent form of metallo- in Latin)
• metallophone
• metalloporphyrin
• metallothionein

What are some other forms that metallo- may be commonly confused with?

• meta-
• myel-
• myelo-

Break it down!

The combining form -phone is used to name musical instruments. With this in mind, what is a metallophone?