myel- root words — words with the myel- root

The root myel- comes from Greek myelos, meaning marrow. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including poliomyelitis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the myel- root

Explore words with myel- — words containing the myel- root and sharing its sense of "marrow". Examples include poliomyelitis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does myel- mean?

The myel- root means marrow, from Greek myelos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.