myel-

combining form

Definition of MYEL-

: bone marrow : spinal cord <myelencephalon>

myel- or myelo-

New Latin, from Greek, from myelos, probably from myōn cluster of muscles, from mys mouse, muscle — more at mouse

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: marrow: as a : bone marrow <myelocyte> b : spinal cord <myelodysplasia>

myel- or myelo-

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