Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

myoid

Adjective

/ˈmaɪ.ɔɪd/

Definition

Resembling or related to muscle fibers or muscle tissue.

Examples

The myoid structure of the tissue suggests that it may have some muscle-like properties.
In certain fish, the myoid type of tissue allows for rapid movement through water.

Meaning

The term ‘myoid’ is typically used in biological and anatomical contexts to describe something that has characteristics similar to muscle or muscle cells.