Word: myostasis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: my
o
sta
sis
Definition: The permanent shortening (reduction in length) of a muscle
Morphemes:
Affix: myo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: muscle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μῦς
Language: grc
Decoded: mus
Meaning: mouse; muscle
Affix: -stasis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: slowing down, stopping.