mycelium |
the undifferentiated, nonreproducing part of a fungus, composed of a mass of branching filaments. |
Mycenae |
a major center of ancient Greek civilization located in the northeastern Peloponnesus. |
Mycenaean |
of or pertaining to Mycenae, a major center of ancient Greek civilization located in the northeastern Peloponnesus. [2 definitions] |
Mycene |
in Greek mythology, the nymph for whom the ancient center of civilization, Mycenae, was named. [2 definitions] |
-mycete |
fungus. |
-mycin |
substance obtained from a fungus. |
myco- |
fungus. |
mycology |
the branch of botany devoted to the study of fungi. [2 definitions] |
mycosis |
any disease in humans or animals that is caused by a fungus. |
mydriasis |
excessive or prolonged dilation of the eye's pupil, as from illness or the use of a drug. (Cf. miosis.) |
myelin |
soft, white, fatty matter that sheathes certain nerve fibers. |
myelitis |
inflammation of the spinal cord. [2 definitions] |
myelo- |
spinal cord; marrow. |
myelogenous |
of, relating to, or produced by the bone marrow. |
myelogram |
an x-ray photograph of the spinal cord that is taken after a radiopaque substance has been administered. |
myeloma |
a malignant tumor affecting bone marrow. |
Mylar |
trademark for an extremely strong, thin polyester produced in sheets and used to make tapes, films, and the like. |
myna |
any of several blackish, yellow-billed Asian birds related to starlings, of which certain species are known for their mimicry of human speech sounds. |
myo- |
muscle. |
myocardiograph |
an instrument that records the actions of the heart muscle. |
myocardium |
the muscular tissue of the heart. |