Masto-
1.
a combining form meaning “breast,” used in the formation of compound words:
mastopathy.
combining form
1.
indicating the breast, mammary glands, or something resembling a breast or nipple: mastodon, mastoid
before vowels mast-, word-forming element meaning “breast,” from comb. form of Greek mastos “woman’s breast,” from madan “to be wet, to flow,” from PIE *mad- “wet, moist, dripping” (cf. Latin madere “be moist;” Albanian mend “suckle;” see mast (n.2)).
masto- or mast-
pref.
Breast; mammary gland; nipple: mastectomy.
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