The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine

Which combining form/root word refers to muscle tissue?

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'myo-' or 'myos-' refers to muscle. For example, "myocardial" refers to the heart muscle, and "myalgia" means muscle pain. Note that 'myelo-' refers to bone marrow or the spinal cord, and 'osteo-' refers to bone.

Which combining form/root word refers to muscle tissue?

Myelo-

Osteo-

Myo-

Chondro-

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