ptom- root words — words with the ptom- root

The root ptom- comes from Greek ptoma, meaning corpse. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ptomaine. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ptom- root

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

What does ptom- mean?

The ptom- root means corpse, from Greek ptoma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.