mast-

English

prefix
Definitions
  • mastoid process.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek μάσταξ (jaws, mouth, jaw, what chews, that with which one chews).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μάσταξ

Gloss

jaws, mouth, jaw, what chews, that with which one chews

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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