Word: myofascial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: my
o
fa
scial
Definition: Of or relating to the layer of loose tissue (fascia) surrounding the muscle tissues.
Morphemes:
Affix: myo-
Language: en
Meaning: muscle
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μῦς
Language: grc
Decoded: mus
Meaning: mouse; muscle
Affix: fascia
Language: en
Meaning: loose tissue
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fascia
Language: la
Decoded: fascia
Meaning: a band, bandage, swathe
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.