physis- root words — words with the physis- root

The root physis- comes from Greek phyein, meaning to grow. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including diaphysis, diapophysis, diphyodont, epiphyses, epiphysis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the physis- root

Explore words with physis- — words containing the physis- root and sharing its sense of "to grow". Examples include diaphysis, diapophysis, diphyodont, epiphyses, epiphysis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does physis- mean?

The physis- root means to grow, from Greek phyein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.