Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
myo
prefix
/ˈmaɪ.oʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in scientific terms to refer to muscle or muscular.
Examples
- Myopathy – a disease of muscle tissue.
- Myocardium – the muscular tissue of the heart.
- Myofibril – a basic rod-like unit of a muscle cell.
Meaning
Related to muscle; often used in anatomy or physiology to describe things that pertain to muscle tissue or muscle function.
Synonyms
- Muscular
- Fibrous
- Striated
