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Etymology · Ancient Greek

μῦς

6 English words descend from Ancient Greek μῦς, most common first.

myocardiumThe muscular substance of the heart; the middle of the three layers forming the outer wall of the human heart.
myositisInflammation of the muscles.
musophobiaThe fear of mice (and rats).
my-Relating to muscle
myo-Muscle.
myomancyDivination by interpreting rats or mice. Their cries were believed to indicate the presence of evil.