Myo-


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

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

myo- or my-
pref.
Muscle: myograph.

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