myo-

American  

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

   myology.

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myo- British  

combining form

1. muscle

   myocardium

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Usage

What does myo- mean? Myo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “muscle.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Myo- comes from the Greek mŷs, meaning “muscle” and “mouse.” Mouse? Yep, discover why at our entry for muscle.What are variants of myo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, myo- becomes my-, as in myalgia.

Etymology

Origin of myo-

Combining form representing Greek mŷs mouse, muscle

Example Sentences

Then Hoza, while working a photoshoot, learned from a pregnant woman on set that taking raspberry tea and Myo & D-Chiro Inositol supplements would help spur conception.

From Los Angeles Times

"Frankly speaking, we felt happier in the past," said local resident Myo Ko, who has attended the festival in years past.

From Barron's

Myo Ko noted more corporate sponsorship at the festival in recent years and lamented the loss of past cameraderie.

From Barron's

Six months after his surgery, Myo Win told the BBC he had paid off most of his debts, but not all.

From BBC

Another donor, Myo Win - also not his real name - told the BBC he too had pretended to be related to a stranger.

From BBC