myel

/ˈmaɪ.ɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used in scientific names, especially in botany and zoology, to indicate a relation to the part of an organism it is associated with.

“The myel of the plant refers to its root system.”

2. noun

A part of the spinal cord.

“The doctor examined the patient’s myel to check for any damage.”

Synonyms

  • radix
  • root

Antonyms

  • apex