myel- root words — words with the myel- root

The root myel- comes from Greek myelos, meaning marrow. 11 words in Dendril are built from it, including poliomyelitis, encephalomyelitis, myelencephalon, myelin, myelitis, myeloid, myeloma, osteomyelitis, poliomyelitic, syringomyelia, unmyelinated. 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, encephalomyelitis, myelencephalon, myelin, myelitis, myeloid, myeloma, osteomyelitis, poliomyelitic, syringomyelia, unmyelinated. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

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