myo- root words — words with the myo- root

The root myo- comes from Greek mys, meaning muscle. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including actomyosin, electromyographies, myasthenia, myogenic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the myo- root

Explore words with myo- — words containing the myo- root and sharing its sense of "muscle". Examples include actomyosin, electromyographies, myasthenia, myogenic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does myo- mean?

The myo- root means muscle, from Greek mys. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.