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. |
myopia |
a visual defect in which distant images are focused in front of rather than on the retina; nearsightedness. (Cf. hyperopia.) [2 definitions] |
myopic |
concerning or having myopia; nearsighted. [2 definitions] |
myosin |
any of a family of proteins that hydrolyzes ATP to produce motion, as in muscle contraction. |
myriad |
a large but indefinite number. [3 definitions] |
myriapod |
any of various arthropods that have a long segmented body with numerous pairs of legs, such as the centipedes and millipedes. [2 definitions] |
myrrh |
a sweet-smelling gum exuded by several related trees and shrubs native to India, Arabia, and East Africa, and used in perfume and incense. |
myrtle |
any of several shrubs, esp. one found in the Mediterranean region and western Asia, that have evergreen leaves and bear pink or white flowers and aromatic, dark blue berries. [2 definitions] |
myself |
used to emphasize me or I. [3 definitions] |
mysterious |
full of, pertaining to, or characterized by mystery. [2 definitions] |
mystery |
an unknown, unexplainable, or secret matter. [4 definitions] |
mystery play |
a medieval representation, in dramatic form, of a Biblical event, esp. the life, death, or resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Cf. miracle play, morality play.) |
mystic |
having hidden or spiritually symbolic meaning. [5 definitions] |