mast-
pref.（前缀）
pref.（前缀）
- Variant of masto-
masto-的变体
mast-
combining form
a variant of masto-
masto- or (before a vowel) mast-
combining form
indicating the breast, mammary glands, or something resembling a breast or nipple
⇒
mastodon
⇒
mastoid
Origin
from Greek mastos breastmast-
1
variant of masto- before a vowel:
mastectomy.
Related Words
- gynecomastia
- mastectomy
- mastitis
- masto-
mast-variant of masto-, before vowels, as in mastectomy.
mast-
combining form
or masto-
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, from mastos breast — more at meat
1. : breast : nipple : mammary gland
< mastitis >
< mast odon >
2. : mastoid and
< mastotympanic >
or masto-
1.
< mastitis >
< mast odon >
2.
< mastotympanic >
mast- 1
Prefix
- Of or relating to the mastoid process.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μάσταξ (mástax, “jaws, what chews”)
Derived terms
Related terms
mast- 2
Prefix
- Relating to a breast or nipple.
- Relating to homologous mammary organs, such as udders.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μαστός (mastós, “breast”)