myelo-

a combining form meaning “marrow,” “of the spinal cord,” used in the formation of compound words:

myelocyte.

Also, especially before a vowel, myel-.

Origin

combining form representing Greek myelós marrow

British Dictionary definitions for myelo-

myel-

combining form

the spinal cord or bone marrow: myeloid

Word Origin

from Greek muelos marrow, spinal cord, from mus muscle

Word Origin and History for myelo-

before vowels myel-, word-forming element meaning "marrow, spinal cord," from Greek myelos "marrow; the brain," of unknown origin.

myelo- in Medicine

myelo- or myel-
pref.