sarco-

1. a combining form meaning “flesh,” used in the formation of compound words:

   sarcocarp.

sarco-

combining_form

1. indicating flesh

   sarcoma

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarco-¹

< Greek sark- (stem of sárx ) + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarco-¹

from Greek sark-, sarx flesh

Example Sentences

While assisted dying is legally protected in some circumstances in Switzerland, the Sarco pod has encountered some opposition.

From BBC

In July, a pro-assisted dying group, which promotes the Sarco device, said it anticipated that it would be used for the first time this year.

From BBC

Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, sent out his California-bred cinnamon-brown horse, Sarco.

From Los Angeles Times

CLAIM: Swiss regulatory agencies have formally approved the Sarco capsule, a mobile, 3D-printed chamber for carrying out assisted suicide.

From Seattle Times

SwissMedic, the national authorization agency for drugs and medical products, confirmed to the AP that it had not approved the Sarco capsule and had not heard of it until it gained widespread media attention recently.

From Seattle Times