myo-

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

Also especially before a vowel, my-.

Origin of myo-

combining form representing Greek mŷs mouse, muscle

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British Dictionary definitions for myo-

myo-

before a vowel my-

combining form

musclemyocardium

Word Origin for myo-

from Greek mus muscle

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Word Origin and History for myo-

before vowels my-, word-forming element meaning "muscle," from comb. form of Greek mys "muscle," literally "mouse" (see muscle (n.)).

myo- in Medicine

myo-

pref.

Muscle:myograph.